Begonia peltatifolia

shieldleaf begonia

A rhizomatous begonia with peltate, shield-shaped leaves, endemic to Hainan in southern China, where it grows on limestone rocks and cliffs in broad-leaved forest. It is listed as Endangered. Grow it like other Chinese karst begonias: bright shade, warm and humid, in a very free-draining mix with lime.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry

Light Dappled lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

Expects a seasonal restGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

It grows on limestone rocks and in crevices on vertical cliffs in broad-leaved forest. Herbarium labels from Bawangling in Hainan say 'on limestone rock' and 'in crevices on vertical cliffs'.

Herbarium specimens from Bawangling, Hainan, were collected at 875–1,030 m.

China (Hainan)

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates

✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it

✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light

✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it

✓ Substrate and airflow

✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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