Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
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Begonia ’Taconite’ is a rhizomatous hybrid from Tim Anderson in the US. It has dark highly iridescent foliage and is hardy to USDA zone 7 outdoors. Temperature range: -6 to 35C, Moderate to high humidity and it appreciates airflow.
| Name | B. ’Taconite’ |
|---|---|
| Region | USA |
| Country | America |
| Year published | 2021 |
| Date of Origin | 2011 |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Section | - |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Endangered Status | NA |
| 🌡️ | -6 to 35C |
| 💦 | Moderate to high Humidity (>40%) |
| Care notes | Appreciates airflow |
Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
| Species/ Cultivar | B. ’Taconite’ |
|---|---|
| Form Varieties | |
| Author | Tim Anderson |
| Publication Date | 2001 |
| Date of Origin | 1999 |
| Place | Florida, USA |
| Habitat | NA |
| Section | - |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Synonyms and Comments | Hybrid by Tim Anderson that is highly iridescent and hardy to USDA zone 7 outdoors. |
| Reference | YBG |
| Description | Leaves are dark and speckled with deep maroon undersides but flash blue (iridescent) with a bright light.
Begonia pavonina is also iridescent but flashes a blue-green color whereas ‘Taconite’ flashes royal blue. | | --- | --- | | Male Flower | | | Female Flower | | | Plant Hardiness | |
| Sun Tolerance | Moderate indirect light |
|---|---|
| Pests Diseases | |
| Temperature | -6 to 35C |
| Humidity | Moderate to high humidity |
| Propagation Method | Moist soil & sphagnum moss |
| Comments | Appreciates airflow |
| Offspring of: | Female: B. deliciosa Male: B. ‘Bob Cochran’ | | --- | --- | | Female Parent Of | none in our records | | Male Parent Of | none in our records | | In Cultivation? | NA |
References: In Search of Small Things, Steve’s Leaves
Photo Credits: In Search of Small Things