Begonia homonyma (100 seeds)

Begonia homonyma

Family: Begoniaceae

Large-leaved wild begonia. Native to South Africa. It is a semi-tuberous, soft, succulent, perennial herb, up to 1 m tall. Stem erect, 1 or several from a large and swollen base (caudex), simple or branched, tinged red. Leaves are heart-shaped, 70–130 × 30–70 mm, light green and waxy above, paler below, crisp; apex pointed; margin entire or broadly, shallowly lobed.

Sowing instructions: Seed is best sown in spring or summer, in a moist but well-drained medium, should be kept warm and exposed to light to induce germination; high light intensity tends to prevent fungal spore. Seed will germinate in 10–14 days. Once seeds have germinated, sunlight should be reduced to prevent sunburn. When seedlings reach 30 mm high, they can be pricked out and potted into 120–150 mm pots.

Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: November 2023