Species Name: Begonia polilloensis

Defining Characteristics: 

• Hard to find semi-rare species of Begonia
• Thin fern-like leaves with red stems
• Produces red flowers that look wonderful in a terrarium or hanging basket

Recommended Pot Size: Medium

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: 45-90°F

Humidity: Dry (0-30%)   Moderate (30-70%)   Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Water once the top inch of soil becomes dry. More light will require more water. 

Lighting:  Full Shade     Partial Shade      Full Sun

Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here. 

Water pH: 5.5 - 6.2 

Growth rate: Moderate 

Height: Up to 12” 

Origin: Southeast Asia, Philippines

Regional locality: Northern Philippines in the highlands of Luzon near the Magat River

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: Well-draining soil is necessary for this plant to thrive. If the plant begins to rapidly drop leaves, reduce watering frequency. Sensitive to standing water on the leaves. 

*Begonias are toxic to both humans and pets as all parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals. We deem this plant safe for use with the above animals, but the more risk-averse may wish to avoid it. For more information please visits the ASPCA list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants. 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.