Begonia hoehneana

Plant Name: Begonia hoehneana

Tankquility Catalogue #: TQ-02707

Synonyms/Trade Names:

Original Plant Sourced as: Begonia hoehneana

Plant Family: Begoniaceae

Plant Native to¹: Brazil Southeast

Plant Type: Terrestrial/Epiphytic

Image Details²:

Image 1: Terrarium grown plant of Begonia hoehneana.

Image 2: Detail of the leaves of Begonia hoehneana showing the fine hairs that cover the surface.

Image 3: Begonia hoehneana grown in a 66mm squat square pot (showing approximate size of plant that will be shipped).

General Information and Cultivation³: A miniature-size Begonia, relatively easy to cultivate when it’s needs are met. Growth habit is compact. Begonia hoehneana prefers humid terrarium conditions with reasonable ventilation. Tankquility cultures this clone at about 23° Celsius, in a granular substrate based on akadama and scoria. Marble chips may be added to the media. Fertilize moderately.

Leaf propagation is difficult. Rhizome propagation has a reasonable success rate.

Note: This species is extremely fragile (leaves break off easily), and shipping will result in some leaf loss. Though Tankquility takes the utmost care when packaging, we cannot guarantee the condition of this clone upon arrival. The plant will recover over time from the shipping process if given the correct conditions.

Ease of Care: Medium

Plant Size/Portion Size:

Pot grown plant: Small-size plant with good root development, grown in a 66mm squat square pot.

Further Reading:

¹ Distribution is taken from Plants of the World Online (https://powo.science.kew.org/) unless stated otherwise.

² All images used on the Tankquility website have been taken of plants growing in our nursery.

³ The general and cultural information provided is based on our own experience and observation. If we supply information from others, we have acknowledged the source.