Begonia minuscula

Plant Name: Begonia minuscula

Tankquility Catalogue #: TQ-02678

Synonyms/Trade Names:

Original Plant Sourced as: Begonia minuscula

Plant Family: Begoniaceae

Plant Native to¹: Laos, Vietnam

Plant Type: Epiphytic (lithophyte)

Image Details²:

Image 1: Terrarium grown plant of Begonia minuscula.

Image 2: Detail of the leaves of Begonia minuscula.

General Information and Cultivation³: An especially miniature-size Begonia, relatively easy to cultivate when it’s needs are met. Growth habit is prostrate and spreading. Begonia minuscula 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 added to the media improve appearance of the plant slightly. Fertilize moderately.

Leaf and stem propagation work with high success rate.

Ease of Care: Medium

Plant Size/Portion Size:

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

Cutting: Rooted cutting of minimum 8-10 leaves; good rhizome development.

Further Reading:

Averyanov, L.V. & Nguyen, H.Q. (2012). Eleven new species of Begonia L. (Begoniaceae) from Laos and Vietnam. Turczaninowia 15 (2): 5-32.

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.