This popular hybrid of an uncertain origin has a creeping rhizome that forms a clump with maple-like silky leaves that are yellow-green blotched in brown. The pale pink cup-shaped flowers appear in sprays during spring and is grown as a house-plant.

Hardiness zones 10 to 12

Begonia x 'Cleopatra' is naturally found on well drained, fertile moist organic rich soils in a semi- shaded protected position and is frost and drought tender.

The Cleopatra Begonia is an attractive perennial that is grown for its foliage and ease of care. It is used as a pot or hanging basket specimen planted in for indoor use. It is also planted in tropical gardens beds for colour contrast or as an understory plant. In cool climates it is grown under glass and establishes from division in 1 to 2 years. It prefers a warm humid position with ample light. ID 1328

Begonia(beh-GON-ee-a) x 'Cleopatra'

Begoniaceae (be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee)