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Begonia aconitifolia (Begonia aconitifolia)

Begonia aconitifolia, a striking rhizomatous begonia, is admired for its deeply lobed, iridescent green leaves with red undersides.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light

Watering

Keep consistently moist

Soil

Well-draining, peat-based

Temperature

Average room temperature

Habitat

Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Regular feeding during growth

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light

Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch leaves.

Watering

Keep consistently moist

Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining, peat-based

Temperature

Average room temperature

Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts.

Habitat

Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Regular feeding during growth

Use balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during spring and summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental, Foliage

Plant Place Type

Pot

Plant Environment

Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.5-1.5 m

Spread

0.5-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green, Silver

Leaf Type

Lobed

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

7000

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Synonyms
Begonia faureana Garnier
Begonia sceptrum Rodigas
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCucurbitales
  • familyBegoniaceae
  • genusBegonia
  • speciesBegonia aconitifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Non-toxic

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