Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Philippines |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous begonia to 30cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves rhomboid; dull dark green with bright lime green veins. Edges of leaf with a fringe of short hairs. Under surface of leaf blade red, with sparse reddish brown hairs; veins pale green. Petiole green with sparse hairs. |
| Flowers | Male and female flowers white, tinged with pink and occasionally with faint, bright red lines on the petals. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| 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, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (Do not overwater as this will cause the rhizomes to rot) |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, Red, White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31280 |
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| Species ID | 5676 |
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