{"product_id":"begonia-black-forest","title":"Begonia 'Black Forest' - begonia with dark leaves and silver spots","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegonia 'Black Forest'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spectacular ornamental variety, especially appreciated for its dramatic foliage, with elongated, deeply cut and intensely colored leaves. The leaf surface ranges from very dark green to chocolate brown, scattered with numerous \u003cstrong\u003esilvery-white spots\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the undersides of the leaves and the petioles display reddish to burgundy tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts exotic appearance and the strong contrast between the dark leaves and the bright spots make this begonia a highly decorative collector's plant, suitable for bright interiors, Begonia collections or tropical plant arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Forest'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begoniaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial tropical plant, valued for its foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElongated, asymmetrical and deeply lobed leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery dark green to chocolate-brown coloration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNumerous silvery-white spots on the leaf surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe undersides of the leaves may have red-burgundy shades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetioles and stems in reddish shades\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact to well-branched growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach leaf may display a slightly different pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Growing conditions and care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers medium to bright, indirect light. Good light helps maintain the contrast of the leaves, but intense direct sunlight can cause scorching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate; keep the substrate slightly moist, but allow the top layer to partially dry out between waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose, airy and well-draining, able to retain moderate moisture without becoming waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e appreciates moderate to high atmospheric humidity, together with good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers consistent temperatures, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18-26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the active growing period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaution:\u003c\/strong\u003e avoid excess water, stagnant water around the roots and frequent wetting of the leaves in poorly ventilated conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Recommended substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cem\u003eBegonia 'Black Forest'\u003c\/em\u003e, we recommend a \u003cstrong\u003efine, airy and well-draining substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e that retains moderate moisture while allowing good oxygenation of the roots. An overly compact or constantly wet mixture may contribute to root system deterioration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003every dark, almost dramatic foliage;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003estrongly contrasting silvery-white spots;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edeeply cut leaves with an exotic appearance;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ereddish to burgundy undersides;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eeach leaf may have a slightly different pattern;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehighly decorative even without flowers;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuitable for collections of begonias with ornamental foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe shape of the leaves, the intensity of the background color, and the size and distribution of the silver spots may naturally vary from one specimen to another, as well as depending on light conditions and the stage of development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegonia leaves are delicate and may show \u003cstrong\u003eminor scratches, tears, dry edges, spots, creases or other cosmetic imperfections\u003c\/strong\u003e that occur during growth, handling, transport or adaptation to new environmental conditions. The plant may occasionally lose one or more leaves during the acclimatization period, without this automatically indicating a viability issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"14 cm pot","offer_id":57198734213446,"sku":null,"price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/Begonia_BlackForest.png?v=1787686635","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-pt\/products\/begonia-black-forest","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}