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Begonia quadrialata ssp. nimbaensis

August 10, 2019 by ofsmallthings

A dwarf Begonia from Western Africa, this rhizomatous species only grows to about 3-4 inches.  It has striking red leaf venation that looks especially pretty with a cast of sunlight from behind.  It’s a thick venation, bright red, against lime green leaves.  The edges of the leaf are covered in small hairs and have micro-undulations.  Flowers are a bright yellow.  It can be slow to establish.  The plant below is living in a terrarium for Heterixalus madagascariensis in 100% unfired infield […]

Categories: Blog, Plant Photo Library • Tags: africa, begonia, nimbaensis, quadrialata

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Begonia mildbraedii

October 15, 2017 by ofsmallthings

The name is just a guess and is being used as a placeholder until a more suitable one transpires! This Begonia is small and slow growing, and develops intense red mottling in bright light, and is a more subdued green in lower light with red leaf edging.  

Categories: Blog, Plant Photo Library • Tags: africa, begonia, quadrialata

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