Begonia Amphioxus is a miniature, cane-stemmed begonia prized for its striking foliage pattern. Its leaves are small, pointed at both ends (hence the name “Amphioxus”), and bright green adorned with vivid scarlet-red polka dots reminiscent of Begonia maculata. The stems grow upright, reaching up to 75 cm, while the individual leaves remain delicate, creating a compact but visually appealing form.
Begonia Amphioxus grows best in controlled indoor conditions, particularly in terrariums or humid cabinets. Its upright growth and small leaves make it suitable for enclosed humid spaces, where it maintains steady leaf colour and prevents stress from dry air. Regular pinching or pruning can encourage bushier growth.
Native to: Borneo, where it grows in shaded tropical forest understories with consistently high humidity and filtered light. The plant naturally experiences warm, moist conditions with protection from strong direct sunlight.
Water: Water little and often to keep the compost lightly moist. Avoid waterlogging, which can quickly lead to stem or root rot.
Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. East- or north-facing windows are recommended to avoid direct sun, which can scorch its delicate leaves.
Humidity: Very high humidity is essential, ideally above 70%, making terrariums or humid cabinets perfect. Regular misting alone is insufficient in typical UK indoor conditions.
Temperature: Prefers warm conditions between 20–28 °C. Keep above 16 °C and protect from cold draughts or sudden temperature drops.
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We pride ourselves on the love and care with give our plants. Our entire team are plant obsessives at heart and so we go above and beyond to care for the plants we have in stock.
That said, plants are living beings and may differ slightly from the photo provided unless otherwise stated. Small leaf imperfections may be present and won't be compensated for.
Some plants such as Begonia, may suffer slight leaf melt when shipped. This is normal and nothing to be concerned about.
All our plants are stores and/or grown in our nursery under LED lighting so they are in active growth when arriving with you.
The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.
If you have any questions about caring for your plants or setting up your home for success, don't hesitate to contact us.
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