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Begonia gironellae is a Philipine rhizomatous type species Begonia. It was once considered to be a form of Begonia cleopatrae; due to similar appearances and locality (Northern Palawan), in the Philippines. Leaves are variegated widely oval in shape with a hairy stem. It can be acclimatized to various climates with time but tends to miniaturize when kept in a terrarium.
| Species | B. gironellae |
|---|---|
| Region | South East Asia |
| Country | Philipines |
| Year published | 2018 |
| Date of Origin | 2016 |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Section | Baryandra |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Endangered Status | - |
| 🌡️ | 15 to 30C |
| 💦 | Higher Humidity (>60%) |
| Care notes | Well draining substrate |
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Photo credit: Mark Niel Maceda
| Species/ Cultivar | B. gironellae |
|---|---|
| Form Varieties | |
| Author | N. E. Brown, Gard. Chron. II |
| Publication Date | 2018 |
| Date of Origin | 2016 |
| Place | Palawan Island, Philippines |
| Habitat | Endemic to Tanabag, Puerto Princesa in northern Palawan; found on riverbanks or steep mossy slopes at low elevations |
| Section | Baryandra |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Plant Type | Rhizomatous |
| Synonyms and Comments | This plant grows 3x bigger when grown in Ambient Culture, will become dwarf when grown in terrarium. Readily hybridizes with any baryandra or closely related or allied clade. |
| Reference | Chloroplast and nuclear DNA exchanges among Begonia sect. Baryandra species (Begoniaceae) from Palawan Island, Philippines, and descriptions of five new species. Hughes, et al. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0194877 |
| Description | From orbicular to rhomboidal leaf, leaves are waxy and smooth on the surface, has moderate hairs on the petioele and some parts of the rhizome. Leaves are variegated and mostly widely ovate. |
|---|---|
| Male Flower | From June to November flowering season. Pink generally, two tepals are club shaped, while other two are orbicular. |
| Female Flower | Tepals are generally pink, ovary has a tall top wing while bottom wings are almost indiscernable |
| Plant Hardiness | Can be adapted to Ambient culture in tropical to subtropical countries. This plant grows 3x bigger when grown in Ambient Culture, will become dwarf when grown in terrarium. |
| Sun Tolerance | Bright, indirect light |
|---|---|
| Pests Diseases | Scale Insects, Army Caterpilars |
| Temperature | 24-40C |
| Humidity | Moderate humidity (>60%) |
| Propagation Method | By Seeds or Leaf Propagation, Rhizome separations |
| Comments | Depends on Humidity, media must be kept moist all the time |
| Offspring of: | NA |
|---|---|
| Female Parent Of | B. Why So Sparkly |
| B. Snow Cup | |
| B. Sesame Sprinkles | |
| Male Parent Of | - |
| In Cultivation? | Yes |
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Photo credits: Mark Niel Maceda