Data specific to Begonias (Edit)
Plant Types: Shrub-Like

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 13 +15.6 °C (60 °F) to +21.1 °C (70 °F)
Plant Height: miniature
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Light green leaves with maroon spots, maroon margins; leaves pointed at both ends
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Green
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Suitable Locations: Terrariums
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Leaf
Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

Image
Common names
  • Begonia

Photo Gallery
Location: Sacramento CA.
Date: 2023-06-13
Two cuttings limped through winter and bloomed and have finally p
Location: Sacramento CA.
Date: 2023-10-12
Thriving as a houseplant despite all the terrarium/cabinet recomm
Location: Sacramento CA.
Date: 2022-07-23
Location: My terrarium, Florida
Date: 2020-10-01
Just got the great little miniature begonia in a plant trade

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.
Location: Fairfax, VA | August, 2022
Date: 2022-08-13
Comments:
  • Posted by rogermims on Feb 29, 2020 5:24 AM concerning plant:
    Any ideas where I can get this plant

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