Begonia 'Dark Mambo' Size:12cm Calathea crocata

Calathea crocata

3 pence a day assuming the cost of electricity is 34p kWh and running for 12 hours

Stable indoor conditions with warmth will promote healthy growth

An uncommon variety with lanceolate

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Begonia 'Dark Mambo' Size:12cm Calathea crocataBegonia Dark Mambo is a striking rhizomatous begonia with very dark, almost black leaves. The broad, slightly ruffled foliage shows deep plum and chocolate tones, looking glossy in bright light and moodier in shade. It stays compact and works well as a contrast next to lighter plants. OriginsDark Mambo is a modern hybrid, with parent plants from the humid rainforests of South and Central America, where begonias grow in shady, leaf covered ground.