Name
Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - hybrid between Begonia 'Cocktail Whisky' and Begonia 'Flamingo Queen' |
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Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Herb to 50cm tall |
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Foliage | Leaves asymmetrical, to 10cm long by 3.5cm wide, mid to dark-dull green, white spotted. |
Flowers | Flowers pale pink |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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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 |
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Water Preference | Lots of Water, Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, White |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
Master ID | 31909 |
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Species ID | 6311 |
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