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Begonia goegoensis is an Indonesian rhizomatous species with bronzy-metallic hued new leaves. The peltate leaves turn deep velvety-green when mature with pale delicate veins and a deep red under leaf surface. It appreciates higher temperatures and humidities but is apparently easy to grow.
| Species | B. goegoensis |
|---|---|
| Region | South East Asia |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Year published | 1882 |
| Date of Origin | 1881 |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Section | Jackia |
| Chr 2n | 34 |
| Endangered Status | - |
| 🌡️ | 15 to 30C |
| 💦 | Higher Humidity (>60%) |
| Care notes | Well draining substrate |
Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
| Species/ Cultivar | B. goegoensis |
|---|---|
| Form Varieties | |
| Author | N. E. Brown, Gard. Chron. II |
| Publication Date | 1882 |
| Date of Origin | 1881 |
| Place | W Sumatra |
| Habitat | - |
| Section | Jackia |
| Chr 2n | 34 |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Synonyms and Comments | Etymology: after the type locality of Goegoe; |
| Reference | JBS, Begonias :49. 1980; Murotani, Begonia in Colour :78. 1983; Tebbitt, Begonias pl.99. 2005; Hughes M. et al., Asian Begonia 120, 2018; The Begonian, Jun 1961; The Begonian, Oct 1969; The Begonian, Aug 1939; The Begonian, Oct 1940; Exotica - Pictorial Encyclopedia of Indoor plants; Begonias, Misono 1974: 57 (79); |
| Description | New leaves are bronzy-metallic hue, and keep a subtle red edging when mature. The peltate leaves turn deep velvety-green when mature with pale delicate veins and a deep red under leaf surface. |
|---|---|
| Male Flower | Pink flowers on long peduncle |
| Female Flower | |
| Plant Hardiness |
| Sun Tolerance | Bright, indirect light |
|---|---|
| Pests Diseases | |
| Temperature | 15-35C |
| Humidity | High Humidity (>60%) |
| Propagation Method | |
| Comments | Apparently easy to grow |
| Offspring of: | NA |
|---|---|
| Female Parent Of | B. Calcutta |
| B. Calico Kew | |
| B. Gingersnap | |
| B. (goegoensis X ‘Salamader’) | |
| B. Mumtaz | |
| B. Orphan Annie | |
| B. Ryugujo | |
| B. Sansouci | |
| B. Jakarta | |
| B. Dancing Doll | |
| B. Purple Heart | |
| B. Goegocrispula | |
| B. Mira | |
| B. Rubrifolia | |
| Male Parent Of | B. (tayabensis x goegoensis) |
| B. Big Decora | |
| B. Cocette | |
| B. Cocoroon | |
| B. Erici-Magni | |
| B. Freda Stevens | |
| B. Kamuikotan | |
| B. Margaret Stevens | |
| B. Peggy Stevens | |
| B. Rosalie Wahl | |
| B. Springtime | |
| B. Su Go Go | |
| B. Maroon Glace | |
| B. Cocoette | |
| B. Dayus | |
| B. Fu Yu | |
| In Cultivation? | Yes |
References: In Search of Small Things | Steve’s Leaves
Photo Credits: In Search of Small Things