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Begonia 'buttercup' (microsperma x prismatocarpa)[cutting]
GenusBegoniaRegionAfrica & MadagascarPlant GroupBegoniasGrowth HabitRhizomatousSetupTerrariumDifficultyIntermediate
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Care information

Begonia ‘Buttercup’ is a cultivated hybrid derived from *Begonia microsperma* × *Begonia prismatocarpa*. It produces small, rounded leaves with a bright yellow-green to chartreuse color and a smooth surface. Stems are thin and branching, forming a dense, low-growing plant that spreads slowly along the substrate. Its compact size and preference for stable humidity make it suitable for terrariums, enclosed cabinets, or other controlled growing environments.

You will receive a single cutting, grower’s choice. Listing photos are representative of the approximate size and form you will receive.

**Light Requirements:** Bright, indirect light to light shade. Avoid direct sun.
**Humidity Requirements:** Moderate to high, approximately 60–85 percent.
**Temperature Range:** 65–85°F (18–29°C). Keep above 60°F (16°C).
**Growth Habit:** Low-growing, branching hybrid Begonia forming a compact mound.
**Soil:** Fine, well-draining tropical mix with organic matter and perlite.
**pH:** Slightly acidic, approximately 5.5–6.5.
**Size:** Leaves typically 2–4 cm across; plant remains small in cultivation.

Plant Details
Airflow
Medium — Essential for "wetish" setups. Needs regular air exchange or internal circulation fans to prevent water from sitting on leaves, which helps avoid rot and fungal issues.
Family
Begoniaceae
Growth strategy
Terrestrial
Humidity
80–100% — The "Sweet Spot" for most rare tropicals and shinglers. This high-saturation environment is essential for aerial root attachment to hardscape and ensures that delicate foliage maintains its turgidity and sheen.
Lighting
Moderate — Prefers bright, filtered, or indirect light. This is the "sweet spot" for most terrarium species; however, direct sun or high-intensity LEDs will scorch delicate juvenile leaves.
PH
5.5–6.5 — Acidic (Optimal): The “Goldilocks” zone for most tropical terrarium plants, including Marcgravia. This range ensures maximum nutrient availability and mimics the natural decomposition of leaf litter on the rainforest floor.
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Size
Medium
Temperature
65–75°F — Ideal for "Cool-Growers" or highland species. These plants prefer the lower end of the tropical spectrum and may show signs of stress or heat-dropping leaves if temperatures consistently exceed 80°F.
Watering substrate
Damp — These plants love high moisture levels; the substrate should stay wet to the touch at all times but should not be sitting in a stagnant, waterlogged state.
World
Pantropical — Found naturally across the tropics of both hemispheres; not restricted to one. Either widely distributed by nature or so ancient they predate the continental split