Begonia ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ - begonie rara cu frunzis aproape negru

Begonia ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ 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.

Its exotic and mysterious appearance makes this variety an excellent choice for collectors of rare begonias and lovers of plants with distinctive foliage.

🌱 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Begonia ‘Dark Side of the Moon’
• Family: Begoniaceae
• Plant type: rhizomatous begonia decorative for its leaves
• Leaves: large, asymmetrical, heavily textured
• Color: very dark burgundy, chocolate-blackish, with reddish veins
• Underside: intense red-burgundy
• Stems: reddish
• Habit: compact and elegant
• Growth: moderate

💧 Growing and care conditions:

• Light: prefers bright indirect light; avoid direct sunlight
• Watering: moderate; keep the substrate slightly moist without excess water
• Substrate: airy, rich in organic matter, and well-drained
• Humidity: prefers moderate to high atmospheric humidity
• Temperature: optimal growth range: 18-28°C
• Placement: protected from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes

🌱 Secret Garden recommendation:

👉 For healthy roots and spectacular foliage, use Secret Garden professional substrate for Monstera & tropical plants — a balanced mix of peat, pine bark, perlite, and coconut fiber, designed for tropical plants sensitive to excess water.

✨ What makes it special:

• one of the darkest-colored collector’s begonias
• velvety appearance with strongly embossed texture
• intense burgundy underside that enhances ornamental contrast
• exotic and sophisticated look all year round
• rare variety highly sought after by collectors

📌 Note: 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.

Foliage sensitive to handling and transport.

Height including pot approx. 40 cm