Photo credit: Darren Heppel
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A US hybrid from Darren Heppel. It has light olive green leaves with multiple small bullae. It does well in a loose well drained mix and being allowed get fairly dry between watering. Extra humidity is needed for this plant to thrive.
| Name | B. ‘The Iron Maiden’ |
|---|---|
| Region | USA |
| Country | USA |
| Year published | - |
| Date of Origin | 2022 |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Section | - |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Endangered Status | NA |
| 🌡️ | upper 35C |
| 💦 | Higher humidity >70% |
| Care notes | Well draining substrate |
Photo credit: Darren Heppel
Photo credit: Darren Heppel
Photo credit: Darren Heppel
Photo credit: Darren Heppel
Photo credit: Darren Heppel
| Species/ Cultivar | B. ‘RedRum’ |
|---|---|
| Form Varieties | - |
| Originator | Darren Heppel |
| Publication Date | - |
| Date of Origin | 2022 |
| Place | USA |
| Habitat | NA |
| Section | - |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Synonyms and Comments | A US hybrid from Darren Heppel. “Like the many spikes protruding from the Medieval torture device is what gives this begonia it's name. It does well in a loose well drained mix and allowing it to get fairly dry between watering. Extra humidity is needed for this plant to thrive.” |
| Reference |
| Description | Light olive green leaves with multiple small bullae. |
|---|---|
| Male Flower | |
| Female Flower | |
| Plant Hardiness |
| Sun Tolerance | Moderate indirect light |
|---|---|
| Pests Diseases | |
| Temperature | 24 to 35C |
| Humidity | Higher humidity >70% |
| Propagation Method | |
| Comments |
| Offspring of: | Female: B. masoniana Male: B. mellanobullata | | --- | --- | | Female Parent Of | none in our records | | Male Parent Of | none in our records | | In Cultivation? | NA |
References: Darren Heppel
Photo Credits: Darren Heppel