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(0)Species Name: Begonia thelmae
Common name(s): Brazilian Lady Begonia
Defining Characteristics:
Recommended Pot Size: Medium - Large
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: 50-90°F
Humidity: Dry (0-30%) Moderate (30-70%) Humid (70-100%)
Watering frequency: Water once the top inch of soil becomes dry.
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.
Growth rate: Moderate
Height: 12-24”
Origin: South America; Southeastern Brazil
Regional locality: Rocky, forested valleys and slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11
Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:
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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.
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