Begonia listada is a species of flowering begonia native to Brazil. It’s compact growth, velvet leaves and vibrant stripe makes this begonia stand out from others. Each leaf features a bright green stripe that dissects the center of the velvet dark green leaves. The underside of each leaf is a rich mahogany color.
The Begonia Listada likes its soil moist but not soggy, so try to water often but in little amounts, when and how much will be totally dependent on the other conditions you offer the plant.
Place your Begonia Listada next to a south or east-facing window where it can have partial to total shade with enough indirect light. It will not tolerate direct sunlight and will suffer from sunburns. It does well in artificial fluorescent light.
Like most Begonias, the Begonia Listada responds well to frequent fertilizing and will reward you with flowers and a dense bushy appearance if done right.Always fertilize after .watering to avoid fertilizer burn, and fertilize once a week or every two weeks with a balanced 20-20-20 liquid fertilizer diluted to half or a fourth of its strength.
It requires a well-drained humus-rich neutral or acidic soil and will not tolerate even the slightest bit of waterlogging
The ideal temperature during the day for this plant will be around 66 F, but if should tolerate temperatures between 50 and 86 F as long as the temperature is constant and there are no drafts or sudden changes.If you shock your plant with inappropriate temperatures or sudden shifts it will drop it’s leaves dramatically letting you know you are doing something wrong.
A Begonia Listada should grow well in any kind of pot but I suggest a clay or terracotta pot for the best results. Clay absorbs moisture and it might help you if you are having trouble with root rot and wet feet.
