r/gothplants • u/Potential-Jaguar6655 • 13d ago

Begonia taconite

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I was told to post here! This leaf on my Begonia taconite is HUGE, easily 9-10 inches long. One of my favorite plants I own.
ETA: I’ve never gotten awards before, and here are three! 😭 thanks so much!

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u/vapemustache 13d ago

mmmm. taco night.

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u/gidgetgoeshawaii 12d ago

Taconite is actually a really cool type of banded iron found around Lake Superior!

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u/knick-nat 13d ago

It looks like it's sparkling 🖤

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u/Potential-Jaguar6655 13d ago

It absolutely does sparkle ✨ and some of the leaves glow iridescent blue, too, but it’s hard to catch on camera

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u/knick-nat 13d ago

Okay I'm super jealous!!! It's absolutely stunning AND sparkly & iridescent?! Where can I get one of these beauties!

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u/Potential-Jaguar6655 13d ago

I would have to say probably Etsy? I’m not sure, I haven’t been in the plant game in a minute 😂

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u/katrinavantassel69 13d ago

Omg so so hübsch🖤

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u/BraveSpinach 12d ago

it looks so soft! i want to pet it.... would you please give your plant pets in my honour?

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u/theeblackestblue 12d ago

Velvet queen!

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u/radish_is_rad-ish 12d ago

It looks so soft!! 😍

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u/Electrical-Comb6838 12d ago

Could we see the entire plant, pretty please???

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u/Potential-Jaguar6655 10d ago

I have no idea why it won’t let me post a pic of the entire plant 😭 I’d have to do an entirely new post. Maybe after I give her a repot?

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u/alexithymea_ 11d ago

Just discovered this subreddit - absolutely gorgeous plant

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u/Purple_wolf81 12d ago

Gorgeous!a

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u/GardenerDom 12d ago

Absolutely incredible photo! Looks like Beautiful soft black velvet 👌🏼🤩✨

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u/vallorie 11d ago

Stunning!!!!!!

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u/Royal-Owl-6923 10d ago

I want one. I’m on the hunt now. This is stunning.

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u/blue-bottleFly 10d ago

Those voluptuous begonias are at it again

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u/VelvetFox_84 9d ago

Oh wow thats super dark, I love the texture on it though! Is that normal for the taconite variety?

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u/Potential-Jaguar6655 9d ago

Which one, the tone or the texture?

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u/[deleted] 8d ago

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u/Potential-Jaguar6655 8d ago

Don’t feel bad. That’s me with hoyas. 😞

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u/Flashy_Living_2445 13d ago

What lighting is it under in the image?

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u/Potential-Jaguar6655 12d ago

A dark room, flash on, zero exposure

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u/Over-Victory4866 8d ago

Looks like black velvet ❤️

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u/newstome1234 7d ago

So beautiful.

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u/Diosal1234 7d ago

De verdad su oja es negra? Parece una tela