Begonia longipetola Small Plants Somewhat pendantly draping foliage

Somewhat pendantly draping foliage

Native To: Oceania

Its high humidity requirement also makes it suitable for cultivation in terrariums

Height 6cm

adjust watering to prevent root rot

Begonia longipetola Small Plants Somewhat pendantly draping foliageBegonia longipetiolata is a rhizomatous and epiphytic begonia species native to tropical West Africa. Its leaves are borne on notably long petioles (hence the specific epithet longipetiolata meaning longpetioled), resulting in a delicate, suspended appearance. The leaf blades tend to be lanceolate to slightly elliptic, asymmetrical at the base as typical for begonias, with a dark green, slightly glossy surface. Under good conditions the petioles may