Begonia variabilis

Begonia variabilis is a begonia of southern Thailand and northern Peninsular Malaysia, described by Ridley in 1911. It grows on granite and limestone rocks, often in crevices near waterfalls or above water, in dense shade in evergreen forest at 80–325 m. It suits a warm, shaded, humid terrarium with a rocky mix.

At home, aim for

Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry

Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry

Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry

Light ShadeDLI and PPFD in Plantistry

No rest periodGrows on rock (lithophyte)

Where it grows wild

Labels describe granite rocks high above a river in dense shade, rock crevices within sight of a waterfall, limestone cliffs above a lake, and limestone soil in dry evergreen forest.

Recorded from 80 to 325 m, with a median of 160 m.

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🔒 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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