Ouch! Black Mamba Begonia...

@Shavkat (141906)
Philippines
December 18, 2021 8:18am CST
At first, I cannot believe that it is commonly called 'black mamba begonia.' The begonia-type plant looks pretty. The name refers to a black mamba snake, which I hated the most. Don't worry, it won't bite and kill us by touching it. I just felt safe being with this plant than the killer scaly black snake. Does it resemble the dangerous black mamba snake?
7 people like this
8 responses
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Dec 21
I guess they've just gone with the black connection. Begonias can be hard to grow. It's easy to over-water them.
2 people like this
Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
19 Dec 21
I agree that is associated with the black shade. I am not sure if they can live with countries that have four seasons. I think this plant can grow in Australia.
1 person likes this
Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
19 Dec 21
@JudyEv In my opinion, it is not ideal to let it stay under the sun for a long time.
1 person likes this
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Dec 21
@Shavkat I think Mum had hers on a window-sill that got plenty of light but wasn't outside in the hot sun.
1 person likes this
Suryati20
@sinari (4995)
• Indonesia
21 Dec 21
This begonia plant is very beautiful. I really like the shape of the leaves. I rarely see flowers with this type.
1 person likes this
Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
21 Dec 21
I will join you with that amazement.
1 person likes this
Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
21 Dec 21
@sinari I only post photos that are unique ones especially plants.
1 person likes this
Suryati20
@sinari (4995)
• Indonesia
21 Dec 21
@Shavkat Haha..OK.
1 person likes this
sulynsi
@sulynsi (2669)
• Canada
18 Dec 21
It certainly is a fear inspiring name! I wonder why it got that name? Does it sting? Is it poisonous? When it flowers, how do the flowers look?
1 person likes this
sulynsi
@sulynsi (2669)
• Canada
19 Dec 21
@Shavkat thanks
1 person likes this
Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
19 Dec 21
@sulynsi You are welcome. I agree it is also a unique one @cacay1 You can check this out.
Plantdemic: 'Eyelash Begonia' / myLot
www.mylot.com
I am so fascinated by seeing this plant's foliage. It is called 'begonia bowerae' or 'eyelash begonia. It does make sense why it looks like an eyelash. The...
1 person likes this
Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
19 Dec 21
Perhaps it shows the fierceness with the shade of the plant. I am also puzzled about where did the name originate. The blooms like this. Image Credit: i.pinimg.com
1 person likes this
DE
@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
18 Dec 21
It's a really ugly plant.
1 person likes this
Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
19 Dec 21
Do you have one there? Why do you think ugly?
1 person likes this
DE
@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
19 Dec 21
@Shavkat All begonias are ugly and the plants stink. No, I don't have one. I wouldn't waste my money on one of those.
1 person likes this
DE
@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
19 Dec 21
@cacay1 I'm sorry you don't have good taste.
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Dec 21
It's cute. The name doesn't do it justice.
1 person likes this
sulynsi
@sulynsi (2669)
• Canada
19 Dec 21
@Shavkat but ironically, it’s not really black, but then, neither is the black mamba- it’s more silvery
Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
19 Dec 21
I agree. Perhaps botanists created its name because of the color.
1 person likes this
Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19 Dec 21
@Shavkat That could be.
CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
18 Dec 21
I like the black plants. Looks cool.
1 person likes this
Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
19 Dec 21
I also find it cool, too. My younger brother loves the shade. It shows his persona as a rocker.
CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
19 Dec 21
Fiacre Banks
@xFiacre (14782)
• Ireland
18 Dec 21
@shavkat If it resembles a snake it’s not coming in my house.
1 person likes this
Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
19 Dec 21
I cannot blame you. I was thinking if it will be an outdoor plant, a garden snake might see it up close.
Hana
@Babino (5756)
• Morocco
18 Dec 21
The name is doing her wrong. It's cute. I hate snakes.
1 person likes this
Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
19 Dec 21
I agree. It seems not appropriate for this type of begonia. Among all the wild creatures, snakes and tarantulas or any other types of spiders what I hated the most.
1 person likes this