Description
Species: Rhizomatous Begonia 'soli-mutata'
Common Name: Wax Begonia
Native to: Brazil
Temperature preferences: 65 to 80 degrees F, High humidity
Water preferences: Moderate, even moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Terrestrial
General Information and Care: Rhizomatous Begonias have thick, fleshy roots. They are grown for their leaves rather than flowers. These begonia leaves have a fuzzy texture to them. They will produce small white flowers when they bloom.
To establish a cutting, simply put the stem in moist substrate with a layer of sphagnum around it, then firm the mix around the stem so that it stands up.
Highlights:
- Leaves have a fuzzy texture
- Fast growing and spreading
- White flowers
- Deep green
- Terrestrial
Shipped Size: Tip cutting with at least 7 leaves and established roots.
