Species: Begonia prismatocarpa
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Native to: Cameroon, Ivory Coast and Equatorial Guinea
Temperature preferences: Warm growing
Water preferences: Medium to high moisture
Terrestrial or Epiphytic: Terrestrial or Epiphytic
General Information and Care: Begonia prismatocarpa is a smaller growing species that grows extremely well in terrariums. This species can be grown both epiphytically or terrestrially, making it one of the more versatile species that Glass Box Tropicals offers. As it matures, it shows off it's beautiful yellow and orange flowers. The leaves typically stay under 1" in a terrarium. This species mounds as it grows making it an easy to control species in a terrarium. It's small size and beautiful flowers makes this one of the showier foreground plants that Glass Box Tropicals offers.
Glass Box Tropicals Plant Care Rating: 3
Shipped Size: Well rooted plant that has been grown in a 2.5" pot. Will be shipped bareroot.
