Cultivar
B. ‘Zaida’
Photos
3 photos
Identity
- Genus
- Begonia
- Name
- B. ‘Zaida’
- Originator
- Louise Schwerdtfeger
- Date of Origin
- 1954
- Place
- Santa Barbara, Ca.
- Country
- USA
- Region
- America
- Plant Type
- Rhizomatous
- Female Parent
- B. mazae var. mazae
- Male Parent
- B. epipsila
- Publication Reference
- MLT2; B78 a071d146; B71 r201; The Begonian, Mar 1978;
- Article References
- Beg.45:71 Mar,1978;
- Photo References
- The Begonian, Mar 1978;
Plant
- Description
- B. 'Zaida' (1954) (B. mazae x B. epipsila) A beautiful deep green chatoyant leaf surface may show brown zones when grown in strong light. The under surface is dark red with light green veins prominent only near the sinus. The petioles are light green, succulent and grow to about 10", holding aloft the orbicular leaf blades. Subdued light and consistent moisture is recommended for successful growing. Large clusters of pink tinged flowers are held above the foliage.
Lineage
Parents
Ancestry tree
Descendants
No recorded descendants.
Culture
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