Begonia ‘Tar Baby’ is a black leaved, cane-like hybrid created by Billee and Don Asmussen of Corpus Cristi, Texas. The large leaves, when mature, are a glossy black color. It has a semi compact growth habit. The flowers are rosie pink to reddish in color. Occasionally some leaves will have faint silver spots. It makes a beautiful hanging basket.
(Billee and Don Asmussen, TX, 1986)
Care of Begonia ‘Tar Baby’:
- Bright light
- 45 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 50 to 60%
- 12 to 24 inches tall
- Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is sold in a 3-4 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
Begonia ‘Tar Baby’ is a black leaved, cane-like hybrid created by Billee and Don Asmussen of Corpus Cristi, Texas. The large leaves, when mature, are a glossy black color. It has a semi compact growth habit. The flowers are rosie pink to reddish in color. Occasionally some leaves will have faint silver spots. It makes a beautiful hanging basket.
(Billee and Don Asmussen, TX, 1986)
Care of Begonia ‘Tar Baby’:
- Bright light
- 45 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 50 to 60%
- 12 to 24 inches tall
- Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is sold in a 3-4 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding: