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Name: Begonia spp.
Native to: Tsingy de namoroka national park, Madagascar
Humidity: high during the growing season. humidity can drop lower during dormancy.
Watering: water frequently during the growing season. Reduced watering during dormancy.
Lighting: Grows well enough under 60% shade covering in our Florida greenhouse, but I suspect colors would be more vivid with brighter light.
Description: We received the parent to this plant as part of an exchange with the Prague Botanical Garden in 2017. The plant was discovered on limestone formations in tsingy de namoroka national park in Madagascar. We have included the in situ pic for reference.
Leaves are varying shades of red to grey, and are thick, and almost succulent. The stem can get fairly bulbous during the rainy season, forming a small caudex like base.
Do note that this plant has a completely leafless dormant period during winter. Reduce watering during this time. Begin watering more heavily in late spring, and it should pop back to life quickly.
You won't find this plant for sale anywhere else.