Begonia listada

Striped Begonia

Moderate careTerrestrialMildly toxic15–90 cm

Native to Paraguay, Begonia listada is grown for its striking dark green leaves, each marked with a vivid chartreuse central stripe and a deep mahogany underside — a combination rarely seen in begonias of its size. It does best in the stable warmth and high humidity of a closed terrarium, where its near-constant moisture needs are met without daily intervention. In drier conditions it tends to drop leaves quickly, but in an enclosed setup it rewards patience with consistently ornamental foliage.

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Striped Begonia image

Photo by 彭鏡毅 (Peng Jingyi)·CC BY-SA 3.0

Care

Light

Indirect light(preferred)Shade tolerant

Humidity

High (60–80%)(preferred)Very high (80%+)

Temperature

10°C25°C40°C
10°C – 30°C

Soil

Loamy(preferred)Well draining

Moisture

Moist(preferred)

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.5

Appearance

Growth habit

Bushy

Leaf shape

Oval

Leaf texture

Velvety

Distribution

Propagation

Take healthy stem cuttings and place in a moist mix of sphagnum and perlite. Maintain high humidity — a closed terrarium or humidity dome works well — and expect roots to establish over several weeks.

References

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    Plantophiles — Begonia Listada Plant Care Best Practices

    https://plantophiles.com/plant-care/begonia-listada/
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    Terrarium Tribe — Begonia Terrarium Guide

    https://terrariumtribe.com/begonia-terrarium/
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    American Begonia Society — Vegetative Propagation

    https://www.begonias.org/vegetative-propagation/