Begonia amphioxus
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Product Details
🌱 Jewel Begonias for Terrariums & Paludariums 🌱
Once-off Collector Release ~ One plant only (Exact plant pictured)
Our selection of rare jewel begonias is perfect for terrariums, paludariums, and planted scapes. These humidity-loving rainforest plants thrive in warm, stable, high-humidity environments and make a dramatic statement in any planted setup.
This is a once-off collector plant — you receive the exact specimen pictured, semi-acclimatised and terrarium-ready. Ships bareroot in moist sphagnum — arrives healthy, roots intact, ready to pot into your own mix exactly the way you want it.
🌱 Begonia amphioxus
- Rare jewel begonia with slender olive-green leaves dotted in vivid red — epiphytic grower
- Light: Low to medium indirect light; avoid direct sun
- Temperature: Warm, 18–28°C
- Humidity: 70–90% preferred
- Terrarium Setup: Plant in well-draining substrate; thrives in closed or semi-closed setups
🌟 Why choose our jewel begonias?
- ✅ Semi-acclimatised and terrarium-ready
- ✅ Ships bareroot in moist sphagnum moss
- ✅ The exact plant pictured – no surprises!
- ✅ Carefully packed and shipped nationwide
- ✅ Arrive-Alive Guarantee: Delivered anywhere in SA
❤️ General Care Instructions for Begonia amphioxus:
- Substrate: Use a well-draining, moisture-retentive mix — coco coir, perlite and sphagnum moss works well.
- Light: Thrives under low to medium indirect light or quality LED grow lights. Avoid direct sun which will scorch the leaves.
- Watering & Humidity: Keep substrate lightly moist at all times. High humidity (70–90%) is essential — a closed terrarium is ideal. We recommend our Magic Mist™ Ready-Mix Plant Tonic for an easy, diluted feed during your regular misting routine.
- Temperature: Prefers warm, stable conditions. Avoid cold drafts or temperatures below 15°C.
- Growth habit: Slow to moderate grower. Handle with care — the spotted leaves are delicate and stunning up close.
