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Family: Begoniaceae
(be-gon-ee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Begonia (be-GON-yuh) Cultivar: Black Mamba Hybridized by Thompson 1993
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Height 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)Sun Exposure Light ShadeDanger N/ABloom Color UnknownBloom Time UnknownFoliage Grown for foliageHerbaceous Succulent Other details UnknownPropagation Methods By dividing the rootballBy dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets) From leaf cuttings Seed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seedSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) Patent Information Non-patentedClassification RhizomatousFoliage Color Burgundy/MaroonDark/Black Orange/Apricot Bloom Characteristics UnknownWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterWhere to Grow Can be grown as an annualSuitable for growing in containers Fruit Shape UnknownFruit Size UnknownFruit Colors UnknownGrowing Habit UnknownDays to Maturity UnknownSeed Type UnknownUsage UnknownDisease Resistance UnknownLeaf Type UnknownPlant Size (check one) UnknownGrowth Rate UnknownLeaf Shape UnknownLeaf Appearance UnknownDegree to which the appearance is present UnknownLeaf Texture (top) UnknownLeaf Texture (bottom) UnknownLeaf Color UnknownColor of Leaf Margin UnknownLeaf Substance UnknownNumber of Vein Pairs Unknown |
Appearance of Margin UnknownMargin Width UnknownFlower Shape UnknownFlower Fragrance UnknownDoes it set seed? UnknownFlower Size UnknownFlower Type UnknownBlooming Habit UnknownFoliage Habit UnknownPloidy UnknownColor Patterns UnknownAwards (if applicable) UnknownCategory UnknownGrowth Habit UnknownClass UnknownBloom Shape UnknownHabit UnknownOther Details UnknownPruning Instructions UnknownKernel Color UnknownDivision UnknownFlower Habit UnknownBloom Size UnknownColor Pattern UnknownGroup UnknownPruning Groups UnknownBloom Diameter UnknownHeat (Pungency) UnknownFruit Color UnknownSection UnknownPruning UnknownSize/Type UnknownFlower Characteristics UnknownLeaf Shape/Type UnknownLeaf Texture UnknownPropagation UnknownPollination UnknownBearing Habit UnknownRootstock Vigor UnknownFruit Usage Unknown |