Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin - a Japanese hybrid produced by crossing Begonia 'Filigree' and Begonia luxurians |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Cane begonia to 60cm tall |
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| Foliage | Leaves palmately compound with 2-4 leaflets. Leaflets lobed, 4-8cm in length, base color silvery-grey with dull dark green markings along the veins, with a faint purplish pink tinge towards the centre of the leaves or along the veins. Juvenile leaves tinged purplish pink over entire leaf blade. |
| 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) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Planting Remarks | Use a well drained but moisture retentive media for this species. The soil should be allowed to dry off slightly before the next watering, and it should be moist but never soggy. Prefers a cooler growing temperature. |
| Pest(s) | Chewing Insects, Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Iridescent, Purple, Red, Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute, Thin |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Red, Silver / Grey |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31621 |
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| Species ID | 6020 |
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