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Begonia blancii ‘Dark’ is a trailing-scandent species from the Philippines where it is typically found on limestone surfaces. It has unique paddle-shaped leaves with rounded edges. ‘Mottled’ form has dark olive green to black leaves. Although it prefers higher temperatures and humidity, it can be acclimatised as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant.
| Species | B. blancii ‘Dark’ |
|---|---|
| Region | South East Asia |
| Country | Philippines |
| Year published | 2011 |
| Date of Origin | 2010 |
| Plant Type | Trailing-Scandent |
| Section | Baryandra |
| Chr 2n | 28, 30 |
| Endangered Status | - |
| 🌡️ | 24 to 30C |
| 💦 | Higher Humidity (>60%) |
| Care notes | Well draining substrate |
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| Species / Cultivar | B. blancii ‘Dark’ |
|---|---|
| Form Varieties | Mottled, Dark, Green |
| Author | M.Hughes & C.-I Peng, Bot. Stud. (Taipei) |
| Publication Date | 2011 |
| Date of Origin | 2010 |
| Place | Northern Palawan |
| Habitat | On bare rocks in shade en route to Bulalakaw Falls, about 25 km east of El Nido, 300-400 m |
| Section | Baryandra |
| Chr 2n | 28, 30 |
| Plant Type | Trailing-Scandent |
| Synonyms and Comments | Etymology: named after Patrick Blanc who first discovered this species |
| Reference | Bot. Stud. (Taipei) 52(2): 204 (203-209; fig. 1). 2011; Hughes M. et al., Asian Begonia 34, 2018 |
| Description | Unique paddle-shaped leaves with rounded edges. ‘Dark’ form has dark olive green leaves. Lithophytic creeping herb with repent succulent stems. Clustered stomata. Succulent like stems. |
|---|---|
| Male Flower | 4 tepals, outer 2 ovate, pink on reverse, white or very pale pink |
| Female Flower | 4 tepals, 2 outer ovate. 3-5 ovary wings, uppermost largest, rounded |
| Plant Hardiness | Drought tolerant |
| Sun Tolerance | Bright indirect light |
|---|---|
| Pests Diseases | |
| Temperature | 24 to 30C |
| Humidity | High Humidity (>60%) |
| Propagation Method | |
| Comments |
| Offspring of: | NA |
|---|---|
| Female Parent Of | B. Avery’s Exotic Queen |
| Male Parent Of | NA |
| In Cultivation? | Yes |
References: In Search of Small Things
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