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Begonia prismatocarpa

A small creeping begonia from the wet forests of Cameroon and Bioko, grown by hobbyists for its tiny yellow flowers and suited to terrariums. It wants warm, very humid, shady conditions and constant moisture.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Very humid airBand in Plantistry
Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Recorded from Mount Cameroon, Bioko and the Cameroon highlands in wet lowland to submontane forest. It is a small creeping plant, generally found on mossy rocks, banks and tree bases in deep shade.

Recorded from 150 to 1300 m, median 900 m.

CameroonGulf of Guinea Is.Ivory CoastLiberia

🔒 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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