Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - this is an American hybrid developed by Naron Stewart in 1997, and it is a cross between Begonia dipetala var. dipetala and Begonia sp. U062. |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Erect, compact multi-stemmed herb resembling a shrub, usually 25-40cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves asymmetrical, 10-12(-15 cm long by 7-9-(10)cm wide, base color light green, densely spotted with white; veins red towards center of leaf blade, fading into dull green tiwards the leaf edges |
| Flowers | Flowers very pale - bright rose 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, Pink, White |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31946 |
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| Species ID | 6348 |
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