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Begonia hydrocotylifolia (Begonia hydrocotylifolia)

Begonia hydrocotylifolia is a rhizomatous perennial grown for its attractive, textured foliage, often as a houseplant.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun exposure.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings.

Soil

Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with added perlite or sand.

Temperature

Prefers average room temperatures, ideally between 18-24°C.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sun exposure.

Filtered light or north-facing windows are suitable.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, peat-based potting mix with added perlite or sand.

Temperature

Prefers average room temperatures, ideally between 18-24°C.

Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength during the growing season.

Reduce feeding in fall and winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

House Plant, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.2-0.3 m

Spread

0.3-0.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green, Silver

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-2 cm

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Synonyms
Begonia asarifolia Liebm.
Gireoudia asarifolia (Liebm.) Klotzsch
Gireoudia hydrocotylifolia (Otto ex Hook.) Klotzsch
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCucurbitales
  • familyBegoniaceae
  • genusBegonia
  • speciesBegonia hydrocotylifolia
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Additional Care Tips

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