This charming begonia excels in an unusual feature. As its epithet, Hairy Spots, suggests, each of its bright pink spots has hairs, exactly one hair sticking up. Unlike some other begonia species, it also retains its spot pattern into adulthood, although the colors of the spots may fade somewhat as it matures. Because it is compact in size and prefers high humidity, it is also well suited for keeping in a terrarium or plant display case.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that matches the product photos in size, shape and coloration.
- Growth type: upright
Ben's tips on plant care:
- Location/Light requirements: shaded to semi-shaded.
- Substrate: green plant soil, mineral, ensure good drainage
- Temperature: optimal at 20-28° C, do not let it warm up over 35° C
- Watering: water as soon as the upper substrate layers begin to dry, but avoid waterlogging at all costs, ideally water with lukewarm, low-calcium rainwater, allow leaves to dry well
- Humidity: needs high humidity, place in terrarium or use humidifier
- Nutrient addition: in the growth phase every 4 weeks with organic liquid fertilizer
- If kept in a terrarium, ensure good ventilation.
