Winner of Best New Commercial Introduction at the American Begonia Society 2023 National Convention
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Fraise Noire' has large, olive green to black leaves that appear sheen and have a crinkled texture in higher amounts of light. The leaf margin is wavy and the backside of the leaf is red. The large flower clusters are bright pink that subtly fade to white at the base. The epithet "Fraise Noire" is French for "Black Strawberry" in reference to the dark leaves and contrasting bright pink flowers.
(Ryan Wilhelm at Steve's Leaves, TX 2023)
Care of Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Fraise Noire':
- Bright, indirect light
- 45 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 40 to 60%
- 3 to 4 feet tall
- Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
Winner of Best New Commercial Introduction at the American Begonia Society 2023 National Convention
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Fraise Noire' has large, olive green to black leaves that appear sheen and have a crinkled texture in higher amounts of light. The leaf margin is wavy and the backside of the leaf is red. The large flower clusters are bright pink that subtly fade to white at the base. The epithet "Fraise Noire" is French for "Black Strawberry" in reference to the dark leaves and contrasting bright pink flowers.
(Ryan Wilhelm at Steve's Leaves, TX 2023)
Care of Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Fraise Noire':
- Bright, indirect light
- 45 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 40 to 60%
- 3 to 4 feet tall
- Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding: