Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - hybrid cross from Begonia grandis ssp. evansiana & Begonia rex cultivar. This hybird originated in 1942 from Leslie Woodriff of USA. |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous herb to 30cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves asymmetric, to 12(-15)cm in length. Upper surface of leaf blade densely spotted with pale silvery green, the spots coalescing to form blotches towards the edge of the leaf. Edge of the leaf with a dark purplish green border to about 1cm in width; main veins on upper surface a dull dark olive green tinged with purple. Under surface of leaves pale green tinged with red. Petioles red hairy. |
| Flowers | Flowers salmon pink |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Purple, Red, Silver / Grey |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31221 |
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| Species ID | 5615 |
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