Begonia natunaensis is a species from the Island of Natuna, Indonesia, which is Northwest of Borneo. It was described in 2014 and grows on Mt. Ranai at an elevation of 100m. This begonia has white flowers and requires a little extra humidity to thrive. Allow the soil to get slightly dry between watering as it prefers to be on the dry side.
This rhizomatous species has been grown under the incorrect name of B. phuthoensis, which is from Vietnam.
Care of Begonia natunaensis:
- Shade to partial shade
- Temp. 50 to 95 degrees
- 18 to 24 ins. tall
- Allow getting fairly dry between watering.
- Humidity over 55% preferred
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 natunaensis is a species from the Island of Natuna, Indonesia, which is Northwest of Borneo. It was described in 2014 and grows on Mt. Ranai at an elevation of 100m. This begonia has white flowers and requires a little extra humidity to thrive. Allow the soil to get slightly dry between watering as it prefers to be on the dry side.
This rhizomatous species has been grown under the incorrect name of B. phuthoensis, which is from Vietnam.
Care of Begonia natunaensis:
- Shade to partial shade
- Temp. 50 to 95 degrees
- 18 to 24 ins. tall
- Allow getting fairly dry between watering.
- Humidity over 55% preferred
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: