Begonia amphioxus Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Begonia amphioxus prefers shady habitats at the base of cliffs or limestone. The leaves of this plant are unique, starting from the shape and color of the leaves. The leaves are lanceolate and pointed at the tip, while the color of the leaves is a combination of green and irregular red spots. This unique ornamental plant can be considered a rare plant because it is difficult to find, but it can be found in specialty plants or online.
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Begonia amphioxus
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Begonia amphioxus
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Genus
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Begonia
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Family
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Begoniaceae
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Order
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Cucurbitales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Begonia amphioxus Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Begonia amphioxus.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Begonia amphioxus needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Begonia amphioxus needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Begonia amphioxus Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Begonia amphioxus to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
70°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Begonia amphioxus to thrive is between 60% and 70%. |
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Begonia amphioxus Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Begonia amphioxus. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Begonia amphioxus plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Begonia amphioxus Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Begonia amphioxus plant. |
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Maximum Height |
16 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
16 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Red-orange
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Begonia amphioxus toxic to pets? |
Yes
Begonia amphioxus has calcium oxalate crystals, which are toxic to pets if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Begonia amphioxus Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Begonia amphioxus, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Begonia amphioxus Native Region |
Find out where the Begonia amphioxus plant originated. |
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Country |
Malaysia
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