Begonia ignita is a very beautiful species from Indonesia. It creates a very dense mound of leaves that are a beautiful bronze/green with a bright green outlining band. The real prize is when this plant blooms. The flowers are an intense florescent orange, hence it's name ignita.
This plant requires a specific environment to thrive and therefore can only guarantee live arrival. If the plant arrives DOA please send photos of the plant within 24 hours.
Care of Begonia ignita:
Shade to partial shade, temp. 45 to 95 degrees, 10 to 12 in. tall, allow getting slightly dry between waterings, needs higher humidity 65%+ recommended.
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
Begonia ignita is a very beautiful species from Indonesia. It creates a very dense mound of leaves that are a beautiful bronze/green with a bright green outlining band. The real prize is when this plant blooms. The flowers are an intense florescent orange, hence it's name ignita.
This plant requires a specific environment to thrive and therefore can only guarantee live arrival. If the plant arrives DOA please send photos of the plant within 24 hours.
Care of Begonia ignita:
Shade to partial shade, temp. 45 to 95 degrees, 10 to 12 in. tall, allow getting slightly dry between waterings, needs higher humidity 65%+ recommended.
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding: