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Begonia saxatilis is another begonia that it’s status is currently disputed along with B. rubra. Currently listed as a synonym of B. muricata.
| Species | B. saxatilis |
|---|---|
| Region | South East Asia |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Year published | 1827 |
| Date of Origin | |
| Plant Type | Trailing |
| Section | |
| Chr 2n | - |
| Endangered Status | - |
| 🌡️ | 24 to 30C |
| 💦 | Higher Humidity (>70%) |
| Care notes | Well draining substrate |
Photo credit: Irwan Gohor
Photo credit: Irwan Gohor
young leaves Photo credit: Irwan Gohor
| Species/ Cultivar | B. saxatilis |
|---|---|
| Form Varieties | |
| Author | Blume |
| Publication Date | 1827 |
| Date of Origin | |
| Place | Java, Indonesia |
| Habitat | |
| Section | Petermannia |
| Chr 2n | |
| Plant Type | Trailing |
| Synonyms and Comments | B. Muricata, B.Rubra |
| Reference | Enum. Pl. Javae: 95 (1827) |
| Description | herbaceous; stem suddenly, the leaves subtruncate-ovate acute subequal-cordate angled obsoletely denticulate glabrous, few-flowered on erect peduncles, capsule wings equal obtuse leaves (aff. preceding, but in the form of capsules enough: distinct). | | --- | --- | | Male Flower | | | Female Flower | | | Plant Hardiness | Not difficult, need terrarium conditions, likes to cross to other pots |
| Sun Tolerance | Bright, indirect light |
|---|---|
| Pests Diseases | |
| Temperature | 24-35C |
| Humidity | High Humidity (>70%) |
| Propagation Method | |
| Comments |
| Offspring of: | NA |
|---|---|
| Female Parent Of | |
| Male Parent Of | |
| In Cultivation? | Yes |
References: Irwan Gohor
Photo Credits: Irwan Gohor