Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - hybrid between Beognia palmata var. palmata and Begonia diadema, created by Martin Johnson in 1978. |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous herb to 60cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves palmate, to 27cm long by 20cm wide, with sparse, short hairs. Upper surface of leaves dull silver green, along veins dark green, with a dull purplish pink margin. Under surface of leaves green, wine red along veins. |
| Flowers | Flowers pink |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | 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, Purple, Silver / Grey |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31948 |
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| Species ID | 6350 |
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