Description | Begonia 'Gryphon' A tropical-looking annual or tender perennial for the shaded sites. Can be brought indoors and grown as a house plant. |
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Plant Type | Perennial Tender, Site author's observations |
Sunlight | semi-shade, shade |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average, well drained |
Flowers | shy bloomer |
Leaves | silver and dark green, palmately lobed, areas of silver |
Dimensions | 14-16 by 14-16 inches |
Propagation | seeds, cuttings |
Misc Facts | The Gryphon is a mythical creature with the head and wings of an eagle, and the body of a lion. |
Author's Notes | Grew this Begonia a few times. Liked the color and texture of the foliage. |