{"product_id":"begonia-pteridiformis-red","title":"Begonia pteridiformis (Red)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eKhao Sok National Park, Thailand\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eEasy \/ Medium \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eYes \/ Limited \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eNo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eterrarium, plant display case\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eSpecial features: Miniature begonia with fern-like growth, seasonal dormancy period\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis begonia originates from Khao Sok National Park and its surrounding area in southern Thailand. There, it grows directly from almost \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/slideshow\/public\/medias\/image\/begoniapteridiformispopulationonverticallimestonecliffkhaosokthailande_5.jpg\"\u003evertical\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/slideshow\/public\/medias\/image\/begoniapteridiformisandargostemmacf.diversifoliumonaverticallimestonecliffkhaosokthailande.jpg\"\u003elimestone cliffs\u003c\/a\u003e in shady, damp locations. Its thin, branching stems with their alternate leaves resemble fern fronds, which is how it got its name: \" \u003cem\u003epteridiformis\u003c\/em\u003e \" means \"fern-like.\" \u003cem\u003eBegonia pteridiformis\u003c\/em\u003e is an absolute miniature species. The stems reach a maximum length of about 20 cm, but it usually remains only half that size. The individual leaves are 4 to 5 cm long, narrow, and serrated at the edges. The entire plant is covered with tiny glandular hairs, which are only visible upon very close inspection. It looks its best when grown epiphytically or lithophytically in a terrarium, just as it grows in nature.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia pteridiformis\u003c\/em\u003e is a so-called tuberous begonia. It has an underground tuber (or, in this case, one embedded in a crevice of a slope) which allows it to survive the dry season. The green parts of the plant die back, and it enters a dormant phase lasting several weeks. This should be taken into account when caring for it. More information can be found in the \"Care\" tab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Several differently colored forms of this plant exist. There are varieties with green, yellowish, and red leaves, and each of these variations comes in both spotted and unspotted versions. The 'Red Form' has dark green, metallic-sheen leaves with deep red undersides and stems. Its flowers are also a more intense pink than those of the green form. However, this dark coloration only develops in larger plants and under relatively low light conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the Parvibegonia section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a plant approximately 4 to 5cm tall in a 5.5cm pot (see 3rd picture in the gallery).","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319559205241,"sku":"Beg097","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-pteridiformis-Red-01.jpg?v=1764923467","url":"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/en\/products\/begonia-pteridiformis-red","provider":"Jungle Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}