Begonia ningmingensis var. bella

25,00 45,00 

Begonia ningmingensis var. bella is fascinating species with dark, almost black leaves with prominent, silver-green veins, purple hairs on their upper surface and vibrant red-purple underside. This showy combination of colours and textures makes this species a real stunner!

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Description

Begonia ningmingensis var. bella is a beautiful rhizomatous species from South China, where it naturally grows on limestone cliffs.

Our clone is particularly stunning because of highly contrasting colouration (dark leaves with bright, pronunced veins and purple hairs) when mature.

Begonia ningmingensis var. bella growing conditions:

  • Humidity: high (80% or higher)
  • Watering: intermediate (do not let the soil dry out, but avoid sogging for a longer period of time).
  • Soil: acidic with good drainage (Sphagnum moss with perlite and peat or similar) with limestone added
  • Fertilizing: low
  • Light: low to intermediate

 

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