Begonia heracleifolia var nigricans

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This is a magnificent Begonia with its big, star-like leaves.   Once you find the ideal spot, they really are easy to care for! Filtered light is best for most Begonias, and this one is no exception, preferring partial to full shade.

I absolutely love this plant!   The leaves on my older specimens get huge—at least $20\text{cm}$ across.   Sometimes I admire the beautiful two-toned, green effect that the leaves have, and other times they appear pearly and really glisten in the light.

It has a lovely tidy, upright growth habit and a compact height of about $30\text{cm}$, but you'll need a bit of space for those long stalks and big leaves!   This is one of the easier Begonias to grow.   
Give it a go and it will reward you immensely.

Kia ora!   Welcome to the dazzling, diverse world of Begonias.   You've hit the jackpot here—this family is massive, covering everything from the striking, spotted leaves of the Cane varieties to the vibrant, velvety swirls of the Rex types.

They come in such a big range—leaf colours, textures, climbers, or clumping types—it's impossible not to find something you love!

A quick heads-up on care: Most Begonias thrive in bright, indirect light and prefer their soil to be kept evenly moist, but definitely not soggy (they hate wet feet!).   If you avoid splashing the leaves and give them a bit of warmth, you're set for a real show.

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