Begonia brevirimosa Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Begonia brevirimosa is one of the most unique houseplants. It is a houseplant with eye-catching pink leaves that grows naturally. This plant is easy to care for, making it perfect for beginner gardeners. Begonia brevirimosa is popular in the US states of Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina, and even California.
Common Name |
Begonia 'Exotica'
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Begonia brevirimosa
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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 brevirimosa Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Begonia brevirimosa.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Begonia brevirimosa needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Begonia brevirimosa needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Begonia brevirimosa Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Begonia brevirimosa to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Begonia brevirimosa prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Begonia brevirimosa Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Begonia brevirimosa. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Begonia brevirimosa plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
sand
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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 brevirimosa Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Begonia brevirimosa plant. |
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Maximum Height |
118 Inches or
3 meters
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Spread |
118 Inches or
3 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Begonia brevirimosa toxic to pets? |
Yes
Begonia plants are poisonous to cats and dogs if touched or ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
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Begonia brevirimosa Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Begonia brevirimosa, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
air layering
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Begonia brevirimosa Native Region |
Find out where the Begonia brevirimosa plant originated. |
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Country |
Papua New Guinea
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