Sun-changing Begonia

Sun-changing Begonia Care

Begonia Soli Mutata

What is the plant

A single feature usually makes a plant exceptional but Begonia soli-mutata has several that make it special. This species is mainly grown for its foliage. The uneven upper surface of its heart-shaped leaves make it looks as if the plant has goose bumps. Soli-mutata means “sun change”; its leaves change colour depending on the light intensity. The more light the plant receives, the more its dark green leaves with lime green veins turn red. Begonia soli-mutata is a colourful addition to a terrarium or any room in the home when grown as a houseplant.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

min 10°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
It must be watered regularly but the potting mixture must be allowed to dry out before watering again. Humidity is not vitally important for this species of begonia as long as it is between 60 and 80%.
Fertilizer
apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at alternative waterings
Sunlight
in bright filtered light with shade from hot sun at an optimum of 19 ?C.

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Soil
A peat-based mixture makes the best growing medium.
Temperature
Begonia soli-mutata can withstand temperature as low as 5⁰C, but prefers a temperature between 20 and 25⁰C.
Popularity
30 people already have this plant 11 people have added this plant to their wishlists