Name: Begonia montis-elephantis
Brand: GrowTropicals
SKU: PROPBEGMONT6
Price: 45.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

Begonia montis-elephantis - GROW TROPICALS

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Begonia montis-elephantis is a rare, moisture-loving Begonia native to the limestone cliffs and waterfall regions of Cameroon. With its bright green, trailing foliage and small yellow flowers, this plant is particularly suited to terrarium cultivation, where its humidity and temperature needs can be consistently met. Its compact size and preference for stable moisture levels make it ideal for small, enclosed environments, away from air drafts.

Native to
Originating in the tropical regions of Cameroon, Begonia montis-elephantis grows naturally on damp, mossy rocks and shaded cliffs, which influence its indoor requirements for high humidity and indirect light.

Water
This plant requires consistent moisture but should never sit in soggy soil. Water when the top layer of soil feels dry, using a well-draining mix with peat moss, perlite, and akadama to ensure root health.

Light
Begonia montis-elephantis prefers low to medium indirect light. Position it near a north or east-facing window, but avoid direct sunlight, which can damage its leaves.

Humidity
Maintaining humidity levels around 70-80% is ideal for this plant, making it a good choice for a terrarium. Outside of a terrarium, a humidifier or pebble tray can help maintain the necessary ambient moisture.

Temperature
This plant thrives in temperatures between 16-24°C. It is sensitive to colder conditions, and temperatures below 13°C can lead to stunted growth and leaf drop. Moderate airflow is beneficial to prevent mildew and keep the plant healthy.

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All plants are shipped in their plastic nursery pot unless otherwise stated.

Plant pot sizes can fluctuate +/- 1cm.

We recommend to always size up your decorative pot by 1-2cm larger than the stated plant pot size. For example if you are purchasing a 12cm plant, you should purchase a 14cm decorative pot to ensure it will fit correctly.

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. The conditions in our nursery are a minimum of 60% humidity and 19C year round.

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