With the correct growing environment and care, Begonia bipinnatifida will become an excellent species to enjoy. It needs to be cultivated at normal room temperature with a high level of humidity. A terrarium is ideal, provided the plant is positioned close to a strong light source. Natural light is fine as long as there is no exposure to direct sunlight in the summer months. Begonia bipinnatifida can cope with a wide range of temperatures varying from 10⁰C to 35⁰C. However, in winter the temperature must not fall below 15⁰C. For the rest of the year, the best temperature is around 22⁰C with 70% humidity. Water moderately with lukewarm water, allowing the top couple of centimetres of the growing medium to dry out before watering again. During the winter rest period, allow the top half of the potting mixture to dry out between waterings. In a terrarium, Begonia bipinnatifida will only need watering a couple of times a year. Good air circulation is not essential but will make the plant less susceptible to disease and infection. A mixture of peat and other material is a suitable kind of growing medium with good drainage. In a terrarium, a fibre-based mixture, for example with coir (coconut fibre), is a suitable potting compound. If Begonia bipinnatifida is not grown in a terrarium it will need feeding with standard liquid fertiliser every two weeks
Care: Difficult |
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Place: Indoor |
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Light: Semi sun |
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Watering: Normal |
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Watering tips: Watering from above |
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Light: Artificial lighting |
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Air humidity at day: 60-80% |
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Air humidity at night: 60-80% |
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Day temperature: 10-30 °C |
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Night temperature: 12-18 °C |
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Temperature max: 30 °C |
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Temperature min: 15 °C |
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Temperature: < 15 °C |
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Fertilize: Little |
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Artificial light height: 20-40 cm |
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Soil type: Peat mix |
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Repotting: After 2 years |
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