Begonia 'Elsa' is another spectacular cane-like hybrid produced by Lyla Kilpatrick of Perth, Western Australia. It is a hybrid of B. 'Lenore Olivier' and the Brazilian species maculate. The leaves are very large almost black with faint silver spots. The back of the leaf is blood red. The leaves can be 12" to 14" long. It has an upright growth habit. The flowers are pink to a very light blush pink.

(Lila Kilpatrick, Western Australia, 1997)

Care of Begonia 'Elsa':

• Bright, indirect light
• 45 to 95 degrees
• Humidity 40-60%
• 24 to 36 in. tall
• Water when top two inches of soil are dry

Family: Begoniaceae

This plant is shipped in a 3.5 - 4 inch pot.