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Begonia negrosensis is a shrub-like species from the Philippines It has asymmetrical leaves, deep green/black in color with light pink spots and / or spots that reach the edge of the leaf. Prefers high humidity (>70%) and well-draining substrate. Does best in lower light.
| Species | B. negrosensis |
|---|---|
| Region | South East Asia |
| Country | The Philippines |
| Year published | 1910 |
| Date of Origin | |
| Plant Type | Shrub-like |
| Section | Petermannia |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Endangered Status | - |
| 🌡️ | 24 to 30C |
| 💦 | Higher Humidity (>70%) |
| Care notes | Well draining substrate |
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Photo credit: In Search of Small Things
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| Species/ Cultivar | B. negrosensis |
|---|---|
| Form Varieties | |
| Author | Elmer, Leafl. Philipp. Bot. |
| Publication Date | 1910 |
| Date of Origin | Negros |
| Place | The Philippines |
| Habitat | |
| Section | Petermannia |
| Chr 2n | 30 |
| Plant Type | Shrub-like |
| Synonyms and Comments | |
| Reference | Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 2:736. 1910.; JGSL9/08 |
| Description | Asymmetrical leaves, deep green/black in color with light pink spots and / or spots that reach the edge of the leaf. |
|---|---|
| Male Flower | |
| Female Flower | |
| Plant Hardiness | Does best in lower light, and will look rather bleached and stunted in higher light levels. |
| Sun Tolerance | Bright, indirect light |
|---|---|
| Pests Diseases | |
| Temperature | 24-35C |
| Humidity | High Humidity (>70%) |
| Propagation Method | |
| Comments |
| Offspring of: | NA |
|---|---|
| Female Parent Of | B. Orion Nebula |
| Male Parent Of | B. Furia |
| B. Histeria | |
| B. Melancholia | |
| B. Panika | |
| In Cultivation? | Yes |
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