Begonia 'Taconite' — hybrid with asymmetric green-bronze leaves with silver reflections, metallic appearance like taconite mineral.
Approx height (including pot): 15 cm
Pot diameter: 10.5 cm
Begonia 'Taconite' is a hybrid cultivar with dramatic asymmetric leaves of rich texture and colors. The name comes from the mineral taconite - reference to the metallic leaf appearance, with green-bronze shades and silver reflections. Grows as a jungle begonia, compact and upright.
An appreciated piece by collectors for the combination of texture, color and begonia-specific asymmetry.
Horticultural hybrid with tropical begonia species parents.
Medium indirect light, humidity 70-85%, temperatures 20-26°C. Moist airy substrate.
Small pink-white flowers in discreet panicles.
Mildly toxic to cats and dogs (calcium oxalates). Keep away from pets.
Lungime: 15 cm
Greutate (kg): 0.5 Kg
Denumire: Begonia
Diametru: 10.5 cm
Cerințe lumină: Partial umbra
Tip plantă: Decorative
Utilizare: Interior
Tip suport: Ghiveci
Material Suport: Plastic
The name comes from the mineral taconite, an iron-rich sedimentary rock known for its metallic appearance. Begonia 'Taconite' has leaves with the same metallic appearance - green-bronze with silver reflections.
Medium indirect light (no direct sun), humidity 70-85%, temperatures 20-26°C, moist airy substrate (peat + perlite + cocopeat). Protected from cold drafts.
Mildly toxic to cats and dogs due to calcium oxalates. Ingestion may cause oral irritation. Keep away from pets and small children.
Yes, excellent for terrariums with high humidity. Jungle begonias love constant humidity and stable temperatures, easily provided in terrariums.
By leaf cuttings with petiole or rhizome division. Cuttings in moist sphagnum moss with high humidity (85%+) produce new plants in 8-12 weeks.