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Begonia ’Cheetah’ is a Thai hybrid of unknown parentage. This is vigorous hybrid that flowers abundantly. It has light pink flowers with broadly oval shaped leaves in light emerald green with darker olive green mottling. It thrives in 24 to 35C and moderate-high humidity.
| Name | B. ‘Cheetah’ |
|---|---|
| Region | Asia |
| Country | Thailand |
| Year published | - |
| Date of Origin | 2022 |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Section | - |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Endangered Status | - |
| 🌡️ | 24 to 30C |
| 💦 | Higher Humidity (>60%) |
| Care notes | Well draining substrate |
Photo credit: T.TAN
Photo credit: T.TAN
Photo credit: T.TAN
Photo credit: T.TAN
Photo credit: T.TAN
| Species/ Cultivar | B. ‘Cheetah’ |
|---|---|
| Form Varieties | - |
| Author | - |
| Publication Date | - |
| Date of Origin | 2022 |
| Place | Thailand |
| Habitat | NA |
| Section | - |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Synonyms and Comments | A Thai hybrid with unknown parentage although cleopatrae or gironelle is a likely parent. Named for the mottling on it’s leaves resembling a cheetah’s spots. |
| Reference |
| Description | Broadly oval shaped leaves in light emerald green with darker olive green mottling. Red underside of leaves with mottling visible. |
|---|---|
| Male Flower | 4 tepals, light pink, 2 tepals are bilobed |
| 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: | UNKNOWN |
|---|---|
| Female Parent Of | none in our records |
| Male Parent Of | none in our records |
| In Cultivation? | NA |
References: T.TAN
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