Begonia Lichenora

Begonia lichenora — Miniature Iridescent Begonia

A tiny, creeping species begonia from Sarawak, Borneo, Begonia lichenora forms a delicate mat of small, softly textured leaves. In suitable light, the foliage can show a subtle blue, metallic shimmer, making this a lovely detail plant for a terrarium or humid plant cabinet.

Light: Low to medium, indirect light. Keep out of direct sun.

Watering: Keep the growing medium lightly and evenly moist, but never waterlogged. Avoid misting or leaving water sitting on the leaves, as the foliage can be delicate.

Humidity: High humidity is important. A terrarium or plant cabinet is ideal; aim for at least 70% humidity with some gentle air movement.

Temperature class: Warm. Keep above 20°C and protect from cold draughts and sudden temperature changes.

Growing medium: An airy, moisture-retentive mix, such as fine bark with sphagnum and leaf litter.

Your plant comes established in a deli cup. Keep it in the cup while it settles in, and introduce more ventilation gradually if you plan to grow it outside the cup.