{"product_id":"begonia-black-magic-4","title":"Begonia Black Magic 4”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegonia Black Magic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBegonia 'Black Magic' is grown for its dramatic, near-black foliage with a velvety texture, a dark statement piece for collectors who love moody foliage. Like other ornamental rex-type begonias, it grows from a rhizome and is prized more for its leaf color and texture than for its flowers, though it may produce modest blooms under the right conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePot size: 4\" nursery pot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToxicity: begonias are considered toxic to pets if ingested, with the highest concentration of oxalates in the rhizome\/roots — keep away from curious pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect light. Too little light dulls the dark leaf color; direct sun can scorch the velvety foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep soil lightly moist but never waterlogged. Let the top inch dry out between waterings, and water at the soil line to keep foliage dry and avoid fungal spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers moderate to high humidity (50%+); pair humidity with some airflow to reduce the risk of powdery mildew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65–80°F (18–27°C); avoid cold drafts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light, well-draining mix with good aeration — a peat-based or aroid-style mix with perlite works well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed monthly in spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength; skip in fall\/winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon issues:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powdery mildew (poor airflow\/overhead watering), leaf drop (sudden environment changes), faded leaf color (too little light).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Leaf and Reef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48005083136171,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/5617\/6299\/files\/IMG-5293.webp?v=1790865412","url":"https:\/\/leafandreefplants.com\/products\/begonia-black-magic-4","provider":"Leaf and Reef","version":"1.0","type":"link"}