Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - Rex cultorum hybrid |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous begonia to 30 cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves asymmetrical, to 15cm long by 8(10)cm wide, iridescent dark pinkish red. Veins very pale pink - white, flanked with dull green - olive brown patches. Petioles pale greenish brown - red. |
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 | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (Prefers high humidity and a loose, well drained planting media/ soil. Allow media to dry out slightly in between waterings. Do not overwater as excessive moisture collected around the rhizomes can cause the plant to rot.) |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Planting Remarks | Prefers a cooler growing environment (<28'c), At higher growing temperatures, the color of the leaves may appear faded or 'washed out' |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Brown, Green, Red |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31659 |
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| Species ID | 6058 |
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