The Begonia Venosa is an exquisite succulent begonia with gorgeous foliage and fragrant flowers. Its thick, round and leathery leaves are covered with fine white hairs, making it both attractive and hardy. It prefers partial sunlight, though it can also survive under full sunlight, and is tolerant of dryness. An upright species, it will bring beauty and life to any home.
LIGHT | Partial to full sun
COLD TOLERANCE | 5º C
WATER | Water when soil is dry
SOIL PH | Mildly acidic (6.1 to 6.5) to neutral (6.6 to 7.5)
SOIL TYPE | Potting mix
FERTILIZER | Fish emulsion, kelp solution, worm casting, shrimp compost
PROPAGATION METHODS | Stem or leaf cuttings
HUMIDITY LEVEL | High
ACTIVE SEASON | All year round
NOTE | Toxic to animals and human. Life expectancy is 3 years
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROOTING CUTTINGS
Insert the cutting 1" deep into the soil and keep moist. Alternately, cuttings can be rooted in water or moss. Roots should form within the next two weeks. During this period, position the plants in bright shade to reduce the risk of leaf burn when transferring to full sun.