Begonia acetosa
Velvet Begonia
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About
Begonia acetosa is a rhizomatous begonia native to the humid, shaded understory of the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil, growing on rich humus-laden soil and among decaying leaf litter where high humidity and filtered light combine to support its distinctive foliage. Its creeping rhizome produces large, star-like, velvety leaves on long petioles — the upper surface ranging from olive-green to brownish with a pronounced velvet nap, while the undersides carry a contrasting wine-red colouration that is visible at any angle. This chromatic contrast between leaf faces, combined with considerable leaf size and a bold palmate outline, elevates acetosa well above the common garden begonia in collector esteem. A genuinely rewarding specimen plant for those with the humidity to do it justice.
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