| Originator: | Susie Zug |
| Date of Origin: | 1955 |
| Plant Types: | Rhizomatous |
| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F) |
| Plant Height: | 6 ot 8 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 6 to 12 inches |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Other: Pustular (thick with tiny, raised blisters) giving a glistening appearance. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
| Flower Time: | Year Round |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Division |
| Containers: | Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Patent/Plant Breeders' Rights: ABS registration #136 |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM |
| Parentage: | Begonia pustulata x Begonia imperialis |
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