{"product_id":"begonia-caryotarum","title":"Begonia caryotarum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegonia caryotarum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare rhizomatous begonia species described in 2021 from southeastern Yunnan, China. It belongs to Begonia section Platycentrum and grows naturally in crevices among rocks at the base of limestone hills, within forests of Caryota obtusa, at elevations of approximately 700–900 meters. Its asymmetrical leaves may be green to reddish-brown, sometimes marked with silver spots or blotches. The flowers are pink to orange-red, creating a striking contrast with the foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e Provide moderate to bright indirect light. Avoid harsh direct sunlight, especially during hot weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e Maintain warm, stable conditions, ideally around 18–26°C (64–79°F), and protect the plant from cold drafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e Aim for approximately 60–80% humidity with gentle air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e Keep the growing medium lightly moist, allowing the surface to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged roots and rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Medium:\u003c\/span\u003e Use a loose, airy, well-draining mix with organic matter and perlite to balance moisture retention and drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/span\u003e During active growth, apply a balanced fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAir Circulation:\u003c\/span\u003e Maintain gentle airflow to help reduce the risk of fungal problems in humid conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcclimation:\u003c\/span\u003e After shipping, gradually acclimate the plant to its new environment and avoid sudden changes in humidity and watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Begin With Plants","offers":[{"title":"2 leaves or more – rooted plant","offer_id":67287356866931,"sku":"Begonia caryotarum","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/1665\/9315\/files\/BegoniacaryotarumforSale.jpg?v=1793523407","url":"https:\/\/beginwithplants.com\/products\/begonia-caryotarum","provider":"Begin With Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}