Begonia turrialbae is a new species from Cost Rica described by Dr. Kathleen Burt -Utley. It is a small rhizomatous begonia. The small leaf is light creamy green along the main veins with chocolate brown markings between the veins. It has a compact growth habit. This species likes extra humidity and is usually grown in a terrarium.
Care of Begonia turrialbae:
Shade to partial shade, temp. 45 to 95 degrees, 4 to 6 in. tall, allow getting fairly dry between watering.
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 - 4 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
Begonia turrialbae is a new species from Cost Rica described by Dr. Kathleen Burt -Utley. It is a small rhizomatous begonia. The small leaf is light creamy green along the main veins with chocolate brown markings between the veins. It has a compact growth habit. This species likes extra humidity and is usually grown in a terrarium.
Care of Begonia turrialbae:
Shade to partial shade, temp. 45 to 95 degrees, 4 to 6 in. tall, allow getting fairly dry between watering.
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 - 4 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding: