Peacock begonia 'Begonia pavonina'

Begonia pavonina - Begonia25

Begonia pavonina
Begonia pavonina
Begonia pavonina
Begonia pavonina
Begonia pavonina
Begonia pavonina

Easy to care for

Indoor

Semi sun

Foliage plant

5 cm
5 cm
Peacock begonia 'Begonia pavonina'

Begonia pavonina - Begonia25

Begonia pavonina is an uncommon Begonia which has shimmering green-blue leaves which evoke a peacock'S feathers. Therefore this Begonia is also known as the 'Peacock Begonia'. The underside of the leaf is red. Begonia pavonina can be kept as both in a terrarium or as a greenhouse plant.

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Plant information: Peacock begonia 'Begonia pavonina'

Begonia pavonina is a striking plant which in nature is only found in a few tropical mountainous forests in Asia, which due to their great altitudes are relatively cool on the tropic scale. The extraordinary iridescent characteristic of the leaf is primarily visible when the light hits it at just the right angle. In deep shadow and in natural light the leaf will develop more iridescent power. A drop in night temperature also has a beneficial influence. Due to this Begonia'S predisposition towards very high humidity a terrarium or greenhouse is recommended. In bloom the Begonia pavonina has light pink flowers. It is a rhizome-forming Begonia.

Height
5 cm
Width
5 cm
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Adult height
40 cm
Adult width
<20 cm
Flower colour
Purple/white
Plant type
Foliage plant
Plant type
Terrarium
Growth habit
Normal
Growth habit
Slow
Distribution
Central America
Product type
Plant
Properties
Non-edible
Flowering period
all year
Altitude range
500-1000 m
Plant care: Peacock begonia 'Begonia pavonina'

Make sure humidity is high, temperatures are relatively low '14-23 degrees Celsius' and light is scarce 'Partial to deep shade'. Constant high temperatures are not healthy for this plant.

Care
Easy
Place
Indoor
Daytime humidity
60-80%
Air circulation
Yes
Light
No direct sun
Light
Semi sun
Maintenance
No-pruning
Protection
Protect against rainfall
Repotting
after 1 year
Soil Ph
<5-7>
Soil type
peat mix
Watering
Normal
Watering tips
Standing in water
Max temperature
30 °C
Min temperature
10 °C
Fertilise
little
Humidity at night
80-100%
Daytime temperature
10-30 °C
Nighttime temperature
12-18 °C