Begonia papaya
Begonia papaya
Begonia papaya

Easy to care for

Indoor

Semi sun

Foliage plant

15 cm
22 cm
Begonia papaya

Begonia papaya - Begonia28

Begonia partita '=B. dregei var. Partita' is a special kind of Begonia with a pretty leaf. This Begonia can survive short spans of time without water due to its thickened trunk or caudex. In the Begonia partita it functions as a storage for water. This exotic plant does well in a terrarium or as a house plant.

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Plant information: Begonia papaya

Begonia sutherlandii originates in Africa 'Tanzania, Zimbabwe and South Africa' where the species grows epiphytically in trees. This plant is a reasonably hardy Begonia which can withstand light frost. It is a tuberous begonia.

Height
15 cm
Width
22 cm
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Flower colour
Purple
Plant type
Foliage plant
Growth habit
Normal
Growth habit
Normal
Distribution
Central America
Product type
Plant
Properties
Non-edible
Flowering period
all year
Altitude range
500-1000 m
Plant care: Begonia papaya

Place the Begonia sutherlandii in a hanging basket, planter or in solid ground in a shaded but warm spot. When the plant is placed inside - which is advisable during 'Harsh' frost - keep the soil slightly moist and put the plant in partial shade.

Care
Easy
Place
Indoor
Light
No direct sun
Light
Semi sun
Repotting
after 2 years
Soil Ph
<5-7>
Soil type
peat mix
Watering tips
Water spraying
Watering
Normal
Watering tips
Not standing in water
Max temperature
30 °C
Min temperature
10 °C
Fertilise
little
Daytime humidity
60-80%
Humidity at night
80-100%
Daytime temperature
10-30 °C
Nighttime temperature
12-18 °C