Begonia olivacea

Begonia olivacea

Begonia olivacea from Sumatra. Growth habit is prostrate and spreading.

• Light: prefer bright, indirect light if grown indoors and partial shade outside
• Temperature: a minimum of  18°C in the growing season
• Watering: keep the soil moist but not waterlogged and avoid letting the soil dry out completely
• Fertilizing: feed every 2 weeks from early spring through summer with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer
• Humidity: above 60%
• Soil: prefer well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter with some limestone chips
• Water: normal to moist water range
• Propagation: stem cuttings, leaf cuttings