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.