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Home / All Plants (Excluding Marcgravia) / Begonia ferox green form [non-exact]
Begonia ferox green form [non-exact]
Begonia ferox green form [non-exact]
Begonia ferox green form [non-exact]
Begonia ferox green form [non-exact]
Begonia ferox green form [non-exact]
Begonia ferox green form [non-exact]
GenusBegoniaRegionAfrica & MadagascarPlant GroupBegoniasGrowth HabitRhizomatousSetupTerrariumDifficultyIntermediate
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Care information

This is an unusual plant- a Begonia ferox which is entirely green. These are not commonly available.

Requires high humidity, probably will not make a good houseplant unless you are supplementing with a humidifier. Makes a fine patio plant here in FL, a good behind-glass plant indoors.
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✅ Ships semi-bare root.
Good airflow
High humidity** (can be acclimated lower to around 40%RH)
Keep roots moist, not soggy
70°F to 90°F is the likely sweet spot for good growth, has survived fine down to 45°F overnight lows for me.
Medium light
Well drained potting media
Clay/organic/mixed substrates with good drainage.
Promix HP is my media of choice currently for this plant.

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.
Sales form
Rooted
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
Old World — Native to the Eastern Hemisphere: Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and surrounding islands.