Welcome to The Bio Dude!
*These plants require solid aeration, but with high humidity spikes throughout the day. Overwatering and stagnant air will quickly kill this plant.*
Common Name: Begonia Geometry
Scientific Name: Begonia spp.
-Care Recommendations By The Dude-
Best for These Animals: Small, and some medium, sized reptiles and amphibians from tropical and subtropical climates.
BioDude Substrates: TerraFlora, TerraFauna
Soil Depth: Shallow to moderate with proper drainage. Can be mounted in some circumstances in high humidity enclosures.
Lighting: Low to medium indirect light.
Humidity & Misting: 50%-100%, with higher humidity levels suggested.
Mature Plant Size & Root System: These mound-forming plants can get large and bushy with age, with succulent somewhat-fragile leaves. Beautiful when grown properly! They have very thin, fibrous root systems that are shallow but allow for maximum water absorption with adequate humidity. Some begonias can be tuberous, forming a succulent rhizome that creeps along the growing surface.
Temperature Tolerance & Placement in the Terrarium: Too high temperatures/low humidity may cause leaves to brown. Best used as an underplanting (if maintained) or as a corner placement.
Edible & Side Effects if Ingested: Non-toxic if consumed, though these are typically used for ornamental, not edible, purposes.
Pot Size & Packaging: A single 4" potted begonia is shipped in the pot, wrapped in paper.
