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    • Photo of Begonia 'Dark Mambo' foliage by Alan Lorence

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    Begonia 'Dark Mambo'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"-10"
    • W: 10"-15"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

    Begonia 'Dark Mambo' plant details

    Begonia 'Dark Mambo' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with black foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Begonia 'Dark Mambo'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: begoniaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen black
    Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 10 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: compact, container plant, houseplant, showy, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Begonia 'Dark Mambo'

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A new selection of Begonia distributed by Ball Horticultural Growers. We were smitten by it's smoky chocolate conch shell foliage. Petite in habit, it doesn't seem to want to get much bigger than 8-10" in height and maybe 15" spread.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Begonia 'Dark Mambo' plant

    How to Grow Begonia 'Dark Mambo'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • black

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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    Zones

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