Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Rhizomatous begonia to 30 cm tall |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Mature leaves to 10 (-12) cm long, base color dull silvery green, centre of leaf flushed iridescent purplish pink, with a dull pink border along the leaf margins, leaf margins with sparse, short hairs. Under surface of leaves pale dull green flushed with red; veins red. Petioles red, pubescent. Juvenile leaves pale silvery green flushed with pale purplish pink. |
| Flowers | Flowers white |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting, [Remarks] (Prefers a loose, well drained planting media/ soil. Allow media to dry out slightly in between waterings. Do not overwater as excessive moisture collected around the rhizomes can cause the plant to rot. ) |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| Planting Remarks | Plant tends to fare better under cooler growing temperatures (<28'c) |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Leaf Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green - Light Green, Pink, Silver / Grey |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green, Pink, Purple, Silver / Grey |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Thin |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 31657 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 6056 |
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