{"product_id":"begonia-dark-side-of-the-moon-1","title":"Begonia ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ - begonie rara cu frunzis aproape negru","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBegonia ‘Dark Side of the Moon’\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the most spectacular collector’s begonias, admired for its dramatic foliage in very dark shades of burgundy, chocolate, and almost black. The large, heavily textured and embossed leaves are complemented by subtle reddish veins and an intense burgundy underside, creating an impressive contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIts exotic and mysterious appearance makes this variety an excellent choice for collectors of rare begonias and lovers of plants with distinctive foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Begonia ‘Dark Side of the Moon’\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Begoniaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rhizomatous begonia decorative for its leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e large, asymmetrical, heavily textured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e very dark burgundy, chocolate-blackish, with reddish veins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnderside:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e intense red-burgundy\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStems:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e reddish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHabit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e compact and elegant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e💧 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing and care conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prefers bright indirect light; avoid direct sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e moderate; keep the substrate slightly moist without excess water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e airy, rich in organic matter, and well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e prefers moderate to high atmospheric humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e optimal growth range: 18-28°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e protected from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e🌱 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecret Garden recommendation:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e👉 For healthy roots and spectacular foliage, use \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecret Garden professional substrate for Monstera \u0026amp; tropical plants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — a balanced mix of peat, pine bark, perlite, and coconut fiber, designed for tropical plants sensitive to excess water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e✨ \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat makes it special:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone of the darkest-colored collector’s begonias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evelvety appearance with strongly embossed texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintense burgundy underside that enhances ornamental contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexotic and sophisticated look all year round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erare variety highly sought after by collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e📌 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Begonias are sensitive to handling and transport. Leaves may show defects, tears, imperfect edges, spots, or other marks caused during transport or acclimation to the new environment. These aspects are common in begonias and do not affect the plant’s viability. Under optimal growing conditions, the plant will continuously produce new leaves.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage sensitive to handling and transport.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeight including pot approx. 40 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"17 cm pot","offer_id":56829445603654,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/4097CB96-261C-4AD6-9A09-4B009EC24B35.jpg?v=1781987675","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-be\/products\/begonia-dark-side-of-the-moon-1","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}