Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Origin unknown - plant was introduced into cultivation from Thailand by Mary Sizemore |
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Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Rhizomatous begonia to 60cm tall |
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Foliage | Leaves dull silvery green, veins dark green. Under surface of leaves burgundy red, veins with sparse, short hairs. Petiole dull light green to pale brown, hairy. |
Flowers | Flowers pink |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
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Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (Prefers high humidity. Avoid over watering as excessive moisture trapped around the root zone will cause the rhizomes to rot) |
Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Brown, Red |
Young Flush Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 31071 |
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Species ID | 5458 |
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