🖤 Begonia ‘Dark Mambo’ – Rare Foliage Houseplant
🪴 **Product Description:
Begonia ‘Dark Mambo’** is a dramatic, collector-favorite variety prized for its deep blackish-purple spiral leaves with subtle metallic sheen and intricate veining. Its large, textured foliage shimmers under light, creating a bold, elegant statement in any room.
Perfect for modern interiors or tropical-style plant displays, this rhizomatous begonia thrives indoors with the right care and is a true conversation starter for plant lovers.
🌿 Begonia ‘Dark Mambo’ – Care Guide
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent scorching the leaves.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but never soggy. Let the top inch dry slightly between watering.
Humidity: Requires high humidity (50%+). Use a pebble tray, humidifier, or mist regularly.
Temperature: Ideal range: 18–25°C. Protect from cold drafts and dry air.
Soil: Use a well-draining, light potting mix (peat, coco coir, and perlite mix works well).
Fertilizer: Feed every 4–6 weeks in the growing season with a diluted balanced liquid fertilizer.
Toxicity: Toxic to pets if ingested (contains insoluble oxalates).
Maintenance: Remove yellow leaves and spent blooms. Avoid water on the leaves to prevent spotting.
✨ Why You'll Love It
Striking black-purple leaves with metallic tones
Unique spiral foliage adds texture and depth
A rare statement plant for collectors
Great for shelves, plant corners, or terrarium-style rooms
Brings moody elegance to modern interiors