Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
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Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - Rex culotrum group hybrid between Begonia versicolor x cathayana and an unidentified Rex cultorum group cultivar |
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| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Leaves rough hairy, asymmetrical, to 12cm in length. Leaf bases overlapping, forming a pronounced spiral in the centre of the leaf. Base color of leaf dull silver green, margin and centre of leaf dark purplish brown - dark purple on upper surface, in some specimens dark purple/ purplish brown zone in center also suffused with pink, dull wine red on under surface. Leaf margin with bright magenta hairs; petioles with dense red/ magenta hairs. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ 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 |
| Planting Remarks | Prefers cooler growing temperatures and does best around 25'c or less; under higher temperatures, the darker colors (purples, pinks_ on the leaf tend to appear 'washed-out' or turn green |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Pink, Purple, Silver / Grey |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
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Others
| Master ID | 32660 |
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| Species ID | 7072 |
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