{"product_id":"begonia-brevirimosa-sub-exotica","title":"Begonia Brevirimosa Sub. Exotica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegonia brevirimosa is one of the most striking foliage begonias in cultivation. Native to Papua New Guinea, it is prized for its electric pink variegation that appears painted across dark olive-green leaves. Under ideal conditions it becomes a large, upright cane begonia that can reach 3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 m) indoors over several years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright, indirect light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid harsh afternoon sun, which can scorch the pink portions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn east window or several feet back from a south or west window is ideal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder grow lights:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePPFD: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100–200\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12–14 hours\/day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIdeal: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65–80°F (18–27°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAvoid temperatures below \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60°F (16°C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep away from cold drafts and air conditioning vents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis species thrives in higher humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIdeal: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e65–85%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt adapts to around 50–60%, but growth slows and leaf edges may crisp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent candidate for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreenhouses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndoor cabinets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge terrariums while young\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many delicate begonias, it appreciates airflow along with humidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the substrate evenly moist—not wet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater when:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop ½–1 inch begins to dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pot feels noticeably lighter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStanding water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompletely drying out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater sitting on leaves overnight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ROCKAWAY BOTANICA ","offers":[{"title":"4”","offer_id":45247289491479,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/1330\/6647\/files\/613E48BD-F69F-4D3C-B371-6B43F2D869EB.heic?v=1782534556","url":"https:\/\/rockawaybotanica.com\/products\/begonia-brevirimosa-sub-exotica","provider":"ROCKAWAY BOTANICA ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}