Begonia rubropilosa: This beautiful rhizomatous species is from the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The upper surfaces of the olive-green, oval shaped, leaves are covered with white hairs. The undersides of these leaves and the petioles are covered with red hairs. It grows in a compact mound. What is really striking about this species is the pure white flowers that are covered on the outer surface with deep blood red hairs when the flowers open, they are pure white. Give it a little extra humidity for it to thrive.
Care of Begonia rubropilosa:
- Bright, indirect light
- 50 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 50 to 70%
- 8 to 10 inches tall
- Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is sold in a 3-4 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
Begonia rubropilosa: This beautiful rhizomatous species is from the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The upper surfaces of the olive-green, oval shaped, leaves are covered with white hairs. The undersides of these leaves and the petioles are covered with red hairs. It grows in a compact mound. What is really striking about this species is the pure white flowers that are covered on the outer surface with deep blood red hairs when the flowers open, they are pure white. Give it a little extra humidity for it to thrive.
Care of Begonia rubropilosa:
- Bright, indirect light
- 50 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 50 to 70%
- 8 to 10 inches tall
- Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is sold in a 3-4 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding: