Begonia sp. U665

95,00 

Begonia sp. U665 is a magnificent and extremely rare species from Vietnam. Its dark leaves can be almost deep black with beautiful silver (sometimes slightly greenish) veining which, under a closer look, consists of plethora of silver, glittering dots. A slow grower.

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Description

Begonia sp. U665 is a stunning, rhizomatous Begonia which naturally grows on calcareous rocks. It is a medium-sized species which grows best under higher humidity, very well suited for medium either larger terrariums and vivariums or windowsills with elevated humidity.

Begonia sp. U665 growing conditions:

  • Humidity: high (60% or higher)
  • Watering: intermediate (do not let the soil dry out, but avoid sogging for a longer period of time).
  • Soil: very porous with very good drainage (pumice/perlite/lava mix with only a bit of organic compunds like Sphagnum moss) with limestone added (optionally)
  • Fertilizing: low
  • Light: intermediate

 

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