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Cultivar

B. ‘Speckled Dragon’

Photos

2 photos

Identity

Genus: Begonia
Name: B. ‘Speckled Dragon’
Originator: Finn E. Conrad
Date of Origin: 2020
Publication Date: 2021
Place: Düsseldorf
Country: Germany
Region: Europe
Plant Type: Cane-like
Female Parent: B. dracopelta
Male Parent: B. chlorosticta
Synonyms and Comments: Male parent dark leaved form.
ABS No: 1048
Publication Reference: Begonian 88 p.130 Jul/Aug 2021
Photo References: Begonian 88 p.130 fig.1,2 Jul/Aug 2021

Plant

Plant Height: 12 -= 15”

Lineage

Parents

Female parent

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Male parent

B. chlorosticta

Male parent dark leaved form.

Ancestry tree

B. ‘Speckled Dragon’

Male parent dark leaved form.

Female parent

Male parent

B. chlorosticta

Etymology: Greek chloro (green) and sticta (spotted) referring to the leaves; B. Ex Kew species; B. U038

Descendants

No recorded descendants.

Culture

Cultural Requirements: Terrarium culture advised. Temp 20° - 28°c, humidity 60% - 99%. Peat based medium.