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Recognize this Begonia cultivar?

15 years ago

A photo from the botanic garden in Cairns, Australia, with beautiful variegated white foliage. Anyone have any ideas what this one might be?

Here is a link that might be useful: Begonia in Cairns, Australia

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hc mcdole
15 years ago
The one in the center is probably 'Silver Jewel' or imperialis depending on the person being asked.
bahia
Original Author
15 years ago
I appreciate the quick id on this! Looking on the web, it looks like B. imperialis is the easier one to grow, but I wasn't able to locate any California growers for this. Anyone know of a good on-line source for B. imperialis? And does anyone have more cultivation information to add about whether B. 'Silver Jewel' is more sensitive to maintaining humidity levels consistent as compared to B. imperialis? I've generally only done well with the easier to grow cane-type Begonias outdoors, and haven't quite got it down to grow things like Begonia 'Caracol' well indoors. Rex begonias have been hit or miss for me, while species begonias such as B. sutherlandii thrive. TIA for any further information...
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