Begonia U402's identity has finally been confirmed by Dr. Mark Tebbitt. It is a dark variant of Begonia ulmifolia. This plant was collected in Venezuela and has been grown and circulated under the American Begonia Societies unidentified species number U402. This is a fast growing shrub-like begonia. It has a very bushy growth habit and light pink flowers. Give it strong light but not hot sun and room to spread.
Care of Begonia ulmifolia (dark variant):
Strong filtered light
45 to 95 degrees
15 to 18in tall
Let it get slightly dry between waterings
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3.5 Until 4 inch pot.
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