Begonia Brevirimosa

Begonia Brevirimosa Care

Begonia Brevirimosa

What is the plant

Begonia brevirimosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae. It is native to New Guinea. The pink variegation occurs naturally. It grows as a plant up to 3 m tall. It is a common house plant and is abundant in the understory of tropical rain forest habitats. It has also been introduced as an occasional ornamental in the U.S states of Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina and even parts of California. It's pink leaves are a unique characteristic of this species. Cane begonia to 1m tall

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

16°C - 26°C

Hardiness zone

11 - 11

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Don’t overwater your begonias! Let the soil dry out almost completely between waterings. To monitor this, you can use your finger to poke into the top 5 cm of potting mix and feel the soil moisture level. An underwatered begonia can be revived by a good drink but over watering can lead to more serious fungal issues or root rot. During winter, when the plant isn’t in an active growing phase you should reduce watering frequency even more.
Fertilizer
Feed with liquid fertiliser fortnightly over the warm, growing period and not at all over the cooler winter months.
Sunlight
Begonias like bright indirect light but no direct sun. Sufficient light helps the leaves and flowers develop a more intense color. Insufficient light causes the plant to become leggy and prevents flowering. When light is too intense, the edges of the leaves of Begonia curl and turn brown.

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Additional
All of the over 1000 species of begonia are toxic to pets. After eating it, your pet’s mouth will likely experience burning and vomiting may occur. … The plant is considered mildly-toxic but the roots are especially poisonous
Popularity
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