A variable Begonia originally described in 1906 and restricted to limestone areas in Sarawak, growing on a vertical cliff. Plants may be plain green, green with white streaks or brown with white streaks as in this case. As far as I know, it has never been brought into cultivation. The plant appears to weather through dry spell very well and has rather tough fibrous stems.
At the bottom of the pic are a couple of Homalomena rubra -an aroid with nice reddish petioles and leaves usually associated with calcerous places.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Begonia pendula
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Great leaves. It would probably be best grown as an Alpine with gritty, very free draining soil. I like Begonia's and this is definately new to me.
Yes, sometimes one is lucky and sees something what no one else has spotted. When I join a walker group ( which is rare, as it always annoys me how people trample along, no time to look. I just wanted to say I appreciate your shots of these rare plants.
o yes, I know those people who trek to conquer. The motivation is quite different. We tend to take our time.... and irk our guide.
This I could die for ,Wonderful,,
Sophie
Excellent photos and descriptions. Thank you very much.
I have B. pendula in cultivation.
Peter
Peter,
this is not an easy plant to grow - hope you can get lots of seeds.
it is not difficult to cultivate, here in Europe. I have harvested seeds. Peter
Hi Peter,
The plants will slowly weakend after 1-2 years - the only way to keep them for long is by seeds.
my seedlings are from 2008. I am very attentive with this seldom species.
can I send you photos to determine a plant?
Peter
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