Begonia polilloensis
Begonia polilloensis
Begonia polilloensis
Begonia polilloensis
Begonia polilloensis

Very easy to care for

Indoor

Semi sun

Foliage plant

12 cm
6 cm
Begonia polilloensis

Begonia polilloensis - Begonia70

Begonia polilloensis is a unique and hard to find tropical begonia native to the Philippines. It has unusual leaves for a begonia: thin, narrow and palmate, having a shape similar to that of a hand with extended fingers. This makes it look like a fern. The leaves are bright green which contrasts beautifully with their red stems. Begonia polilloensis, produces pale pink flowers and is easy to cultivate in a terrarium

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Plant information: Begonia polilloensis

Begonia polilloensis is one of the strangest types of begonia but highly attractive nevertheless. Fern-like green leaves, red stems and pale pink flowers add up to a dramatic combination. The flowers have a cluster of yellow stamens or pistils at the centre, which are large like those of other begonia species. Begonia polilloensis is a dwarf variety and therefore ideal for a smaller terrarium.

Height
12 cm
Width
6 cm
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Flower colour
White
Plant type
Foliage plant
Growth habit
Normal
Growth habit
Fast
Product type
Plant
Properties
Non-edible
Flowering period
all year
Altitude range
500-1000 m
Plant care: Begonia polilloensis

Begonia polilloensis is best grown in a terrarium with artificial light at around 24⁰C. The temperature must never be lower than 12⁰C or higher than 30⁰C. Humidity of 70% is sufficient during the daytime but it needs to be 20% higher at night. Water often enough to make sure the potting mix does not dry out, using tepid (lukewarm) water. Make sure there is good air circulation in the terrarium to help prevent infection and disease Begonia polilloensis needs a growing medium that will retain moisture but still have good drainage such as a mixture of peat and perlite. Sphagnum moss will also help retain moisture. Go to “Plant accessories” for more details of these and other useful products..

Care
Very easy
Place
Indoor
Light
No direct sun
Light
Semi sun
Protection
Protect against rainfall
Repotting
after 2 years
Soil Ph
<5-7>
Soil type
peat mix
Watering
Normal
Watering tips
Standing in water
Max temperature
30 °C
Min temperature
10 °C
Fertilise
medium
Daytime humidity
60-80%
Humidity at night
80-100%
Daytime temperature
10-30 °C
Nighttime temperature
12-18 °C