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Fuchsia Begonia (Begonia foliosa)

Begonia foliosa is a small, upright shrub with delicate leaves and small white flowers, suitable for terrariums and as a houseplant.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

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

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-24°C.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

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

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Protect from direct sun.

Water

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

Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Soil

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

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-24°C.

Avoid temperatures below 13°C.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

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

Reduce feeding in winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Flowering, Foliage, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

House Plant, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Begonia elegans Kunth
Begonia floribunda Carrière
Begonia fuchsioides Hook.
Begonia fulgens Lemoine
Begonia jamesoniana A.DC.
Begonia microphylla (Klotzsch) A.DC.
Begonia miniata Planch. & Linden
Begonia multiflora Benth.
Begonia poeppigiana (Klotzsch) A.DC.
Begonia putzeysiana A.DC.
Casparya elegans (Kunth) Klotzsch
Lepsia foliosa (Kunth) Klotzsch
Lepsia microphylla Klotzsch
Lepsia poeppigiana Klotzsch
Tittelbachia fuchsioides (Hook.) Klotzsch
Tittelbachia miniata (Planch. & Linden) Klotzsch
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCucurbitales
  • familyBegoniaceae
  • genusBegonia
  • speciesBegonia foliosa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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