Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Cane begonia to 1.5m tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves to 30cm in length, base color of leaves dull olive green on areas bordering the veins; leaf blade with bright pink markings. |
| Similar | Differs from the other subspecies Begonia brevirimosa ssp. brevirimosa in flowers and seedpod, and the intense pink markings occupying most of the area on the leaf blades. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | 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 |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Lots of Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (Requires high humidity to do well. If grown indoors, place this in an area with high humidity, e.g. bathroom) |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Pink, Patterned |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thin |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Red |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Thin |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31282 |
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| Species ID | 5678 |
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