Begonia amphioxus

Temperature
Best 15 –- 30°C

Containers
Excellent drainage in pots

Light
Partial or Dappled Shade / Partial Shade to Full Shade

Watering Preference
Average moisture, do not overwater

Humidity
Best 80 – 90%. Extra humidity, does best in an enclosed container.

Soil pH
6.1 – 7.3

Fertilise
Liquid fertiliser diluted to a quarter of its strength once a week or once every two weeks.

The native range of this species is Borneo (Sabah). It is a subshrub and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome.

Plant development
Max. 40cm tall in its native setup – Needs high and constant temperature to mimic it. Pinching and trimming your Begonia will aid in the development of a fuller, bushier plant.

Flowers
All year – Flowers greenish white

Shrub like, soft stemmed herb with spreading branches.