B. ‘Elsa Fort’

B. 'Elsa Fort' (1952) (B. imperialis x B. metallica) This fibrous begonia has leaves textured like crepe and approximately 2 ½” by 3"; the upper surface is light brownish green and the obverse is bright red. Both surfaces are minutely hairy. It is an excellent plant for windowsill culture but it should not be exposed to direct sunlight. The veins are not prominent.
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• Classification: Cultivar
• Plant Type: Rhizomatous
• Origin: America, USA
• Originator: Louise Schwerdtfeger
• Date of Origin: 1952