Begonia mazae f. nigricans
black Mazae begonia
A rhizomatous, tender perennial to around 30cm in height, with soft, pale green foliage with brownish-black markings, prominent green veins and red undersides. Pink flowers appear on short stalks from January to April
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Black Brown Green Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Black Brown Green Red | |||
| Autumn | Black Brown Green Red | |||
| Winter | Pink | Black Brown Green Red |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or North–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1BBotanical details
- Family
- Begoniaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Begonia can be annuals, evergreen or deciduous perennials or shrubs, with fibrous, tuberous or rhizomatous roots and usually asymmetrical leaves, often strikingly patterned, and small or large flowers, both male and female in the same cluster
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Mexico
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow under glass in indirect light or in a frost-free environment. Grown for foliage. Avoid over-watering. See begonias: houseplants
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Houseplants
- Patio and container plants
- Low Maintenance
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealybugs, tarsonemid mite, greenhouse red spider mite, thrips and vine weevils
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot
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