Begonia sarmentosa

Begonia sarmentosa is a poorly known Philippine endemic of forested ravines at about 1,000–1,300 m. It is recorded from Mindanao (Mount Urdaneta in Agusan del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Davao Oriental), Sibuyan and Sorsogon. It was first published by Elmer as Begonia elegans and is assessed as Data Deficient. Some botanists doubt it is distinct from B. aequata of Luzon. Grow it like other Philippine ravine begonias: shaded, warm, constantly humid and never dry.

At home, aim for

Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry

Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

No rest periodGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Forested ravines in montane rainforest (Co's Digital Flora of the Philippines). Ravine floors and banks are shaded, sheltered and constantly moist. The name suggests trailing or runner-forming stems, but we found no description to confirm this.

About 1,000–1,295 m according to the Philippine flora checklist. GBIF specimens carry no elevations.

Philippines

🔒 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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