Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous begonia to 30 cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves asymmetric, to 6(-10)cm long by 4(-6)cm wide; upper surface of leaf hairy, base color dark brownish green - dark green, bright lime green along veins and towards centre of leaf; veins palmate, very pale yellowish green - pale yellow. Under surface of leaf pale green, with burgundy blotches and areas corresponding to the dark green areas on the upper surface of the leaf. Petioles pale brownish red, with long hairs , and a ring of hairs at the top of the petiole where it joins the leaf blade. Juvenile leaves reddish brown with bright yellowish green veins. |
| Flowers | Flowers pink |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|
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 |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green, Silver / Grey, White |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Brown, Red |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute, Rough |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
|---|---|
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31687 |
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| Species ID | 6086 |
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