Begonia rex 'Black Mambo' falls under the Rex Begonia, Painted-Leaf Begonia, or Fancy-Leafy Begonia category of cultivated hybrids. It features stunning velvety black leaves arranged in a spiral pattern, accompanied by vibrant red undersides and cream-colored stems. The overall appearance of this compact Begonia surpasses any expectations and is truly elegant and eye-catching.
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Genus name was established in mid 18th century: modern Latin, named in honour of the French administrator and amateur botanist Michel Bégon (1638–1710) by the botanist Charles Plumier (1646–1704), who discovered the plant on the island of Santo Domingo.
Begonia rex 'Black Mambo'
Begonia rex 'Black Mambo' comes in following sizes:
baby (XS) - is approx. 10 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 6 cm pot.
M - is approx. 25 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 12 cm pot.
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