Begonia julau is a distinctive species admired for its lush, textured leaves and compact growth habit. Its foliage is typically dark green with intricate silver or light green patterns, adding a touch of exotic beauty to indoor plant collections.
Native to: Begonia julau is native to the tropical forests of Borneo, Malaysia, where it thrives in the humid and shaded understory.
Water: Water Begonia julau when the top 2-3 cm of soil feels dry. .
Light: This begonia thrives in bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can scorch its delicate leaves, so it’s best placed in a spot with filtered light.
Humidity: High humidity levels between 60% and 80% are ideal for Begonia julau. This plant is well-suited for terrariums due to its humidity requirements.
Temperature: Maintain a temperature range of 18°C to 24°C for optimal growth. Begonia julau is sensitive to cold and should be protected from temperatures below 15°C and cold drafts. It thrives in warmconditions that mimic its native tropical habitat.
Begonias are notoriously fussy and are prone to die back or 'melting' when shipped. We pack with care but expect some level of die back when you receive the plant. With appropriate care the plant will grow back stronger and be more suited to the conditions you provide. Only purchase if you are confident in your ability to care for this plant.
We offer free mainland delivery on all orders over £60
All plants are shipped using express next day services with DPD, UPS, Parcelforce and Royal Mail.
We offer economy shipping (3-5 day dispatch) and standard delivery (1-3 day dispatch).
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Winter shipping is available in the winter months at an additional cost and includes heatpacks and thermal insulation where necessary.
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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.
