Begonia Fuchsioides

Begonia Fuchsioides Care

Begonia Foliosa

What is the plant

The beautiful Begonia Foliosa is a wonderful houseplant choice for a wide variety of reasons. It’s bushy evergreen foliage and fuchsia-like blooms set it apart from several other plant species. It is also widely known as Begonia Fuchsioides Var. Miniata and Begonia Fuchsioides.The plant care of this tender perennial is nothing out of the ordinary. It likes to bask in bright dappled sunlight and enjoys being watered regularly. It thrives in soil that drains well and has good aeration. As it is a tropical species, it loves a humid terrarium.The Begonia Foliosa arises from the Begoniaceae family. It is native to the lands of Colombia and Venezuela. It is shrub-like and bears succulent, pendent stems that are long, thick, and hold glossy green leaves. The Begonia Foliosa plant produces panicles of small reddish-pink flowers that can add color to any dull space.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

16°C - 26°C

Hardiness zone

9b - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The Begonia Foliosas develop well with a regular watering schedule; water it when you think its soil is somewhat dry. However, please do not let the soil dry out completely.
Pruning
Another reason why this perennial beauty is an excellent houseplant option is that it does need any pruning. The Begonia Foliosa plant has beautiful small glossy foliage. Due to its convenient size, it mostly does not require pruning.
Fertilizer
The beautiful Begonia Foliosa plant has moderate fertilizing needs. It prefers being fed during the growing seasons and mostly does not require feed during the dormancy seasons.

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Sunlight
The Begonia Foliosa loves the sun. However, too much of anything can have adverse effects. Similarly, placing your lovely Foliosa plant in direct sunlight for extended periods can lead to problems such as burnt leaf-tips.
Soil
For the plant to reach its maximum growth potential, it must be grown in its ideal soil-type. In the case of the Begonia Foliosa plant, the preferred potting mixture is peat-mix.To make the ideal potting mix for your Foliosa plant, add some peat moss and perlite or vermiculite to the mixture. Please remember not to use alternatives such as compost or garden soil.
Temperature
The evergreen Foliosa species likes moderate temperatures. During the day, it prefers temperatures ranging from 50 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit (10 to 30 degrees Celsius). However, it likes milder temperatures in the nights within a range of 54 to 64 degrees Fahrenheit (12 to 18 degrees Celsius).