Begonia Foliosa

Begonia Foliosa Care

Begonia Foliosa Kunth

What is the plant

Begonia foliosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, native to Colombia and Venezuela. It is a shrublike begonia growing to 1 metre (3.3 ft), bearing succulent, pendent stems 45 centimetres (18 in) long, thickly clothed with glossy oval green leaves, and producing panicles of small white flowers. The variety commonly cultivated is B. foliosa var. miniata with pink or red flowers. As it does not tolerate temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), in temperate regions it requires winter protection.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 16°C

Hardiness zone

max 12b

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the Begonia Foliosa plant when its soil's top few inches are slightly dry. Try supplementing your Foliosa plant with sphagnum moss, coconut coir, or perlite for healthier growth.
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.
Soil
The Foliosa plant thrives in moist and well-draining soil. The potting mix should have some organic matter
Temperature
Temperature

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Container
Use tall growing angel wing begonias as height elements in mixed containers.
Additional
Furthermore, they are mostly non-toxic to humans; however, they can severely affect pets if ingested.
Popularity
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