Begonia Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Black Cat' is a beautiful rhizomatous Begonia hybrid. The leaves have distinct jagged edges and a toothy margin. The leaves are a very dark coloration looking almost black. The centers of the leaves are bright green. The leaves have small hairs on the leaves and the edges of them as well. The under side of the leaves are dark red. The stems exhibit a very striking red streak pattern throughout as well as have hairs. The plant parents are Begonia heracleifolia and Begonia 'Saxon's Mystery'.
(Kevin Morykwas at Steve's Leaves, Lewisville, TX)
Care of Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Black Cat':
- Bright, indirect light
- 45 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 45-60%
- 6 to 8 inches tall
- Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3-4 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
Begonia Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Black Cat' is a beautiful rhizomatous Begonia hybrid. The leaves have distinct jagged edges and a toothy margin. The leaves are a very dark coloration looking almost black. The centers of the leaves are bright green. The leaves have small hairs on the leaves and the edges of them as well. The under side of the leaves are dark red. The stems exhibit a very striking red streak pattern throughout as well as have hairs. The plant parents are Begonia heracleifolia and Begonia 'Saxon's Mystery'.
(Kevin Morykwas at Steve's Leaves, Lewisville, TX)
Care of Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Black Cat':
- Bright, indirect light
- 45 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 45-60%
- 6 to 8 inches tall
- Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3-4 inch pot.