Begonia bowerae
Begonia bowerae
Begonia bowerae
Begonia bowerae

Easy to care for

Indoor

Semi sun

Foliage plant

6 cm
6 cm
Begonia bowerae

Begonia bowerae - Begonia03

Begonia bowerae 'Syn. Begonia boweri' is a perennially small leaf begonia for the house or terrarium. The Begonia bowerae'S leaf 'Also known as the Begonia boweri' is beautiful due to its spotty pattern of dark-red veins on its green leaf. This Begonia will remain small and relatively low 'Up to 30 cm'.

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Plant information: Begonia bowerae

Begonia bowerae originates in Middle America. Due to the hairs extending from the edge of its leaves it is also known as the 'eye lash begonia'. Begonia bowerae is named for Constance Bower, a lover and grower of Begonias. The Begonia bowerae belongs to the group of Begonias which makes rhizomes. The leaf is approximately 8 cm wide.

Height
6 cm
Width
6 cm
Araflora info
Mini
Araflora info
New
Flower colour
Purple/white
Plant type
Foliage plant
Plant type
Terrarium
Growth habit
Normal
Growth habit
Fast
Distribution
South Amerika
Product type
Plant
Properties
Non-edible
Flowering period
all year
Altitude range
0-1500 m
Plant care: Begonia bowerae

Begonia bowerae is a room or terrarium plant. In a terrarium the Begonia enjoys high humidity and temperatures. As a house plant it must be watered properly, though the soil must be allowed to dry again between watering sessions. The use of lukewarm water is recommended. Leaf begonias can be placed outside during summer, this will allow the colors of the leaf to become more intense.

Care
Easy
Place
Indoor
Light
Artificial lighting
Light
Semi sun
Repotting
after 2 years
Soil Ph
<5-7>
Soil type
peat mix
Watering
Normal
Watering tips
Watering from above
Max temperature
30 °C
Min temperature
15 °C
Artificial light height
20-40 cm
Fertilise
little
Daytime humidity
60-80%
Humidity at night
60-80%
Daytime temperature
10-30 °C
Nighttime temperature
12-18 °C