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Obsidian™ Black Forest

Begonia maculata

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Overview

The Begonia maculata 'Obsidian' is a compact cane begonia with nearly black, wing-shaped leaves, silver speckling, ruffled edges, and red undersides. It grows upright to about 8-14 inches tall. This Proven Winners® houseplant prefers low to medium indirect light, average water, good drainage, and moderate humidity. Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11.

Sun Half, ShadeWater Medium
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — The Begonia maculata 'Obsidian' is a compact cane begonia with nearly black
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — Obsidian™ Black Forest typically matures at 8 to 14 inches tallObsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — It grows upright to about 8-14 inches tallObsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — making it well scaled for tabletopsObsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — touched with delicate silver speckling and edged in softly ruffledObsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — Turn a leaf over and the rich reddish underside adds a vividObsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — giving the plant depth from every angle.<br><br> Compact yet architectural+10

Culture

Sun
Half, Shade
Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
0.6666667–1.1666666 Ft.

Classification

Family
Begoniaceae

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Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — The Begonia maculata 'Obsidian' is a compact cane begonia with nearly black
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — Obsidian™ Black Forest typically matures at 8 to 14 inches tall
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — It grows upright to about 8-14 inches tall
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — making it well scaled for tabletops
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — touched with delicate silver speckling and edged in softly ruffled
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — Turn a leaf over and the rich reddish underside adds a vivid
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — giving the plant depth from every angle.<br><br> Compact yet architectural
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — wing-shaped leaves emerge in deep green to nearly black tones
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — Hardy in USDA Zones 10-11
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — The Begonia maculata 'Obsidian'
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — designer-forward palette indoors: asymmetrical
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — commonly referred to as Obsidian™ Black Forest
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — almost sculptural presence
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — Part of the Proven Winners® collection
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — this cane begonia brings a moody
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — is a dramatic upright houseplant with a refined
Obsidian™ Black Forest (Begonia maculata) — This Proven Winners® houseplant prefers low to medium indirect light

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