Begonia prismatocarpa ‘L’
Begonia prismatocarpa ‘L’
Begonia prismatocarpa ‘Flower’
Begonia prismatocarpa ‘Flower’

Hard to care for

Indoor

Semi sun

Foliage plant

15 cm
10 cm
Begonia prismatocarpa 'L'

Begonia prismatocarpa 'L' - Begonia16

Begonia prismatocarpa is an abundantly flowering miniature Begonia with appealing leaves and red stems. Begonia prismatocarpa'S flowers are yellow to with discolorations towards orange. The Begonia prismatocarpa is well-suited for a terrarium, but can also be kept as a house plant.

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Plant information: Begonia prismatocarpa 'L'

Begonia prismatocarpa is the smallest species in the large Begonia family, with a full-grown height of no more than 12 cm. The slow growth makes this plant even more well-suited for a terrarium. ‘Prismatocarpa’ refers to the plant'S prism-shaped berry. Begonia prismatocarpa originates in West Africa.

Height
15 cm
Width
10 cm
Araflora info
Mini
Flower colour
yellow
Plant type
Foliage plant
Plant type
Terrarium
Growth habit
Epifytical
Growth habit
Normal
Growth habit
Normal
Distribution
South Africa
Product type
Plant
Properties
Non-edible
Flowering period
all year
Altitude range
500-1000 m
Plant care: Begonia prismatocarpa 'L'

Begonia prismatocarpa 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
Hard
Place
Indoor
Air circulation
Yes
Light
Artificial lighting
Light
Semi sun
Maintenance
Prune dead stalks
Repotting
after 1 year
Soil Ph
<5-7>
Soil type
peat mix
Watering
Normal
Watering tips
Watering from above
Max temperature
30 °C
Min temperature
10 °C
Artificial light height
20-40 cm