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Begonia ‘Black Mountain’ is a hybrid cultivar of baik x dracopelta with shrub-like growth habit and a easy to cultivate disposition. It is a vigorous grower with spectacular peltate leaves with hairs. New leaves start off a metallic red-bronze that darken to charcoal black coloration. It thrives in warmer temperatures (24 to 35C) and moderate to high humidity (>60%).
| Name | B. ‘Black Mountain’ |
|---|---|
| Region | China |
| Country | China |
| Year published | - |
| Date of Origin | 2022 |
| Plant Type | Shrub-like |
| Section | - |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Endangered Status | - |
| 🌡️ | 15 to 30C |
| 💦 | Higher Humidity (>60%) |
| Care notes | Well draining substrate |
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| Species/ Cultivar | B. ‘Black Mountain’ |
|---|---|
| Form Varieties | - |
| Author | Un-named Chinese Hybridiser |
| Publication Date | - |
| Date of Origin | 2022 |
| Place | China |
| Habitat | NA |
| Section | - |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Plant Type | Shrub-like |
| Synonyms and Comments | ‘Black Mountain’ is a hybrid cultivar of baik x dracopelta. It is a vigorous grower with spectacular foliage and easy to cultivate characteristics. |
| Reference |
| Description | Peltate leaves with hairs, new leaves start off a metallic red-bronze that darken to charcoal black coloration |
|---|---|
| Male Flower | |
| Female Flower | |
| Plant Hardiness |
| Sun Tolerance | Moderate indirect light |
|---|---|
| Pests Diseases | |
| Temperature | 24 to 35C |
| Humidity | Moderate to high humidity |
| Propagation Method | |
| Comments |
| Offspring of | Female: baik Male: dracopelta | | --- | --- | | Female Parent Of | none in our records | | Male Parent Of | none in our records | | In Cultivation? | NA |
References: In Search of Small Things
Photo Credits: In Search of Small Things