Begonia bipinnatifida

Indoor gardeners sometimes find that their homes are best suited for certain types of plants. They can grow any kind of fern imaginable, ditto calatheas, but their Achilles heel is (insert plant genus here). Begonias may be the bane for some gardeners simply because of their specific needs - a well-lit room, a higher humidity than most homes offer, and the "perfect" amount of water. This Fern Leaf begonia purportedly does well in open terrariums, eventually forming a rounded mound of dense foliage about a foot tall and wide. Though it doesn't produce any flowers of interest, the leaves alone make this begonia worth growing. Keep this and all begonias out of the reach of animals and away from heat vents, so an upper shelf may be a good home for it. A pebble-filled tray with minimal water will help moisten the air, but don't let the pot sit in standing water. Yes, begonias are somewhat prima donna-ish, but specimens such as the Fern Leaf begonia make it worth it!

Common Name: Fern Leaf Begonia

Mature Size: 10" - 12" tall and wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Optimum Temperature:

• 60° F
• 65° F
• 70° F
• 75° F

Characteristics: Not pet-friendly

Light: Well-lit room, no direct sun

Water Requirements: Water thoroughly when the surface soil is dry

Foliage Color: Green

Bloom Color: Inconspicuous

Bloom Time: Rarely blooms indoors

Structure: Rounded

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

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