Begonia Cleopatrae

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Begonia Cleopatrae is also known as a maple leaf begonia. It originates from the Palawan island in the Philippines. The maple leaf begonia has large thick red leaves with green marks around the edges of the leaves giving the effect of a pretty border and a vertical stripe running the length of the leaf. When mature this begonia can reach a height and width of 60cm.

It is toxic to humans and animals.

This plant comes with a free 5.5 cm nursery pot.

*Please note*
This plant may have been watered before shipping – please do not water upon arrival unless the soil is completely dry.

Care Guide for your Begonia Cleopatrae

 

What Lighting Do I Need For My Begonia Cleopatrae?

Part sun, part shade (indirect light) – Plants with this requirement are easy to find a perfect spot for. West or East facing windows are great for your Begonia Cleopatrae, or even a spot a short distance from a very sunny window.

*Top Tip: Plants grow towards light, rotate your Begonia every time you water to help it grow evenly.

 

How Often Do I Need To Water My Cleopatrae? 

Medium demand – *Always check how damp the soil is before watering*

Water well, and then let the soil almost dry out before watering again. If the plant gets too much water, it is at risk of rot. 

Water type unsensitive – Normal tap water is fine for your Begonia Cleopatrae.

 

What Temperature Is Best For My Begonia?

The recommended temperature for your new house plant to thrive, making it happy and healthy, is between 18 ° C-25 °C.

 

How Do I Fertilise My Begonia?

Only fertilise your Cleopatrae if it is actively growing (putting out new leaves).

Use a weak fertiliser at half the recommended dose if you are not sure. Most house plants will go dormant in winter and stop growing so will not need to be fertilised.

If you fertilise a dormant plant, it will not absorb the nutrients. The nutrients will instead stay in the soil and can cause chemical burns to your house plant.

To avoid chemical burns to your house plant, use a natural fertiliser for your Begonia, like our Silver Soil Booster.

 

What Humidity Is Best For This House Plant?

High humidity (Between 70-100%) – This means keeping them in a warm, humid, draft free location. You can increase humidity by either using pebble trays under your pots, grouping plants close together, misting in the morning, and of course using a humidifier. 

 

What Is The Best Soil For Begonia?

Houseplant mix – These plants require less drainage then other plants and don’t like to fully dry out between watering. Try 1-part coco coir + 1- part peat free compost + 1-part perlite. If the plant is drying out too quickly in your environment, then use less perlite. Conversely if the soil is staying too soggy add more perlite.

Alternatively, we have the perfect pre-made Houseplant Soil Mix.

 

Is Begonia Cleopatrae Toxic?

Toxic – This house plant is likely to be toxic if ingested by humans and animals.

 

As with any house plant, please do not repot within 2 weeks of delivery as you need your plant to acclimatise to your house and recover from the stress of shipping.

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