Episode 281, part 6: the super hairy begonia
On The Ledge
Jane Perrone
4.8 • 773 Ratings
🗓️ 4 December 2023
⏱️ 12 minutes
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Summary
Begonia sizemoreae (correct name Begonia longicilata) doesn’t seem to have a common name but I am calling it the super hairy begonia. This rhizomatous begonia deserves a place in my top ten for its distinctive leaves.
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| 1:48.4 | Another week, another set of begonias to discuss. Hello. My name is Jane Perron and we are at the halfway point in my begonia top 10. So if you've rocked up here for the first time, it might be |
| 1:55.9 | wise to go back to episode 281, part one to get the gist of what this is all about. But in essence, |
| 2:04.8 | I'm just listing my top 10 begonias. Suitable for average room conditions, no terrarium or |
| 2:11.4 | IKEA greenhouse cabinet required. And in today's show, we have a begonia that is hairy and large, and that's all good, |
| 2:25.1 | as far as I am concerned. It's the begonia, often known as borgonia size morii. If you like your leaves to look textured in the extreme, this is |
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