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Begonia ID- Castor bean begonia??

Posted by asiatic_lily82 SE MI (My Page) on
Thu, Jul 3, 08 at 12:24

I have an interesting begonia plant that I received from a friend's mother a few years ago. She said it was a "castor bean begonia." I have searched all over the internet and cannot find anything about castor bean begonias. I think she may have gotten the name wrong (I've found pictures of castor bean plants online, but they're very different from what I have. It's obviously a type of begonia).

Here's what it looks like (sorry, I don't have a pic): It's a very tall begonia, about 2 feet tall now, with a thick green-yellow stem, red hairs on the stems, and roundish, shiny leaves. The leaves are huge; about 8-12 inches across. It has been producing flowers for a few months now, which are tiny, pink, and very delicate. They come out on a long stem and there are tons of them on seperate little stemlets (if that's even a word). There are about 20 of these little flowers. It's similar to a dragon wing begonia, but with a rounder leaves and smaller flowers.

Anyone have a clue as to what type of begonia this is? I'd really appreciate any feedback.


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RE: Begonia ID- Castor bean begonia??

Possibly a Beefsteak begonia?
Below is a link further down on this site.

Here is a link that might be useful: Beefsteak begonia


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RE: Begonia ID- Castor bean begonia??

Thanks Costa Rica, but that plant is not quite the same as what I have. It's similar, but my plant has serrated (toothed) leaves. I took some photos of it, and will re-post when i get the chance (no computer at home).


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RE: Begonia ID- Castor bean begonia??

Begonia ricinifolia.

-ming


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RE: Begonia ID- Castor bean begonia??

is it Begonia carolinifolia??

see attached link

Boca Joe

Here is a link that might be useful: Begonia carolinifolia


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RE: Begonia ID- Castor bean begonia??

Hi all, was just poking through old posts looking for info on my ricinifolia, thanks.
Boca Joe, was looking at your photos thanks for posting the link. WOW, everything is just gorgeous. I have a question for you, the blue flower...is that an impatience? it is just so beautiful.
Again, thanks for posting.


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