Begonia amphioxus

Begonia amphioxusSabah, Borneo One of the best terrarium Begonias for its cultural demand and its showy pattern. This one requires high humidity and moisture at the roots but does not like constantly wet leaves. A humid but not wet terrariums suits it best. Plants available are rooted cuttings established in sphagnum. Actual attached plant photos are representative of currently available plants.

established plant

Ornithocephalus species in general tend to bloom several times a year

Fairly easy to grow and not difficult to maintain on the small side for terrarium use

Very adaptable to varying temperature conditions from warm to cool

This is a warm growing species

This is an excellent candidate for a large terrarium

These are established seedlings from a flask I imported last year

Similar species to verrucosum with less fuzz and no patterned veins

The abaxial side of the leaves emerges pink and eventually fades to light green

Species from Ecuador that has slightly velvety foliage and fuzzy petioles

All are growing roots and in active growth

but sales are grower’s choice