Species: Begonia quadrialata
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Native to:
Temperature preferences: Warm growing
Water preferences: Medium to high moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Terrestrial
General Information and Care: Begonia quadrialata is a beautiful yellow flowering speceis native to Tropical Africa. It is a dwarf species making it a perfect subject for a terrarium and has beautiful red stems! Additionally, the flower are bright yellow like most African species.
This is a smaller species typically staying under 6" in a terrarium though at times can get up to 8-9". It is rhizomatic though, so easy to trim and propagate!
It generally prefer medium light to keep the best color and high humidty which is easily provided inside of a terrarium.
Glass Box Tropicals Plant Care Rating: 4
Shipped Size: Well rooted plant that has been grown in a 2.5" pot.
