Begonia ‘Peridot’
Description:
Miniature Rex-cultorum hybrid bred by Michael Kartuz in 1981. It has small, rounded leaves and a compact habit, growing to only a few inches and suited to terrarium culture. 1981 is the documented breeding date; a separate commercial introduction date has not been established. It was in cultivation by at least 1987.
Threat Status:
Threatened In Cultivation
As assessed by the Plant Heritage Threatened Plants Programme. For more details see www.plantheritage.org.uk/conservation/threatened-plants/
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