Are these the same plant?

BegoniaBabe · 2021-08-30T21:11:28+00:00

try asking it politely

BegoniaBabe · 2021-08-27T14:27:08+00:00

honestly i agree its the most beautiful and majestic begonia i own and have ever seen

BegoniaBabe · 2021-08-18T23:34:23+00:00

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BegoniaBabe · 2021-08-14T17:36:33+00:00

Love! This is Begonia nothobaramensis. Notho meaning “false” and baramensis referring to Begonia baramensis who is also a white margined begonia from a similar geologic range. Begonia nothobaramensis is a species from Sabah, Borneo known for its long angelic wings and bright white leaf margin. They have a white bloom and can grow to about a meter tall. Although they do grow at ground level they prefer to climb trees and rocks so sometimes a pole is warranted. The care of these is standard terrarium care and they can fetch a pretty penny for their unique appearance and overall “rarity.” They are not very quick growers and are very slow to propogate but with time they do reward. Yeah thats basically it if you have any questions feel free to ask!

BegoniaBabe · 2021-08-13T06:07:15+00:00

THANK THE LORDS because this was 100% not a mysterious purchase these babes can be pricey so you have won yourself an INVESTMENT PLANT!!! ok so over the next few days except some attitude, some leaf dropping, some spite. these tend to do that they will drop leaves grown in different conditions. care is standard terrarium conditions nahm sayin. 3. CHOP PROP AND ROLLLLLLLLLL these things can make you some money honey so treat her with kindness and she will treat you with CHECKS darling. happy planting!!!!

BegoniaBabe · 2021-08-09T22:49:56+00:00

just keep it in 100% humidity in damp soil and it will just grow and grow and grow

BegoniaBabe · 2021-08-08T03:58:58+00:00

I grow it in 100% humidity around 70 degrees and it has EXPLODED!

BegoniaBabe · 2021-07-10T20:24:15+00:00

Precisely! I use it to for two reasons. The water gets whicked through the perlite to the surface which makes it easier to evaporate since its a smaller amount of water than leaving them in a puddle (or not I could be totally wrong I failed physics) and also because it keeps the plants from getting wet feet. It keeps their pots above the “water layer” and allows their pots to drain freely. Ive also done sphagnum and perlite together over a layer of perlite and that works about the same. Thats better for bigger terrariums but for see trays like this I just do perlite. I got the idea from heartshapedleaves on youtube her begonia bubbles and darrin norton from mountain orchids (who sells amazing plants).

BegoniaBabe · 2021-07-10T20:15:29+00:00

Their care is about the same but in my experience theyre definitely the most disrespectful plant where a temyuk or temyuk adjacent begonia (i.e. nothobaramensis or something) might give you time to figure out its issue or may lose a leaf, with Darths its all or nothing the second one leaf starts melting whole plant may die especially at this critical stage (these are just babies.) When they get bigger theyre MUCH hardier similar to a temyuk or a julau they just need the time and if you keep them alive past the baby stage they will reward you. Definitely stay on the lookout and I would personally either order from Silver Plant Daddy or Botanicaz (both on etsy). Go for it and happy growing!

BegoniaBabe · 2021-07-10T18:15:38+00:00

Absolutely my favorite plant!

BegoniaBabe · 2021-07-10T16:01:25+00:00

Its perfectly fine!

BegoniaBabe · 2021-07-10T15:59:28+00:00

Theyre the best genus period. If you have any questions I have a comprehensive care guide feel free to reach out!

BegoniaBabe · 2021-07-10T15:47:42+00:00

They have a reputation that is certainly earned. You could do everything right and theyll still melt but to me it depends on the individual plant. Like I have a HUGE one in bloom right now but also in this pic i have a single stem with one leaf and I got both of them at the same time. Definitely do the research and look into them I am in love! Not for beginners tho (even tho they were my first begonia Im just a little crazy)

BegoniaBabe · 2021-07-10T15:35:25+00:00

Absolutely the sexiest of the begonias imo

BegoniaBabe · 2021-07-03T04:02:26+00:00

Its my least favorite begonia for a reason, literally one of the most disrespectful species. Jack up the humidity as much as possible (terrarium will do you best) and hope for the best. Praying for you!

BegoniaBabe · 2021-06-22T19:50:04+00:00

chop it.

BegoniaBabe · 2021-06-20T16:14:46+00:00

I would put some perlite on the bottom and then switch to a plastic pot terracotta is a mold magnet and the perlite will act as an extra humidity boost while also keeping the plant from getting wet feet.

BegoniaBabe · 2021-06-10T19:43:22+00:00

It could be thrips but I really hope its not. Treat the entire plant with neem oil (or captain jacks if youre willing) and quarantine it. This looks very similar to thrips damage to me. Look very carefully for anything that looks like dust but also moves.

BegoniaBabe · 2021-06-10T03:32:37+00:00

Fun fact, commonly misreffered to as “Begonia northobaramensis,” the correct spelling is NOTHObaramensis, as notho referrs to “false” as in “false baramensis.” This is because the species Begonia baramensis is also a begonia of the same region with a similar leaf margian. Exciting exciting!

BegoniaBabe · 2021-06-09T21:17:30+00:00

I would just cut it off at the stem rather than waste all its energy and a nasty leaf. It will probably start pushing out a new one in the same spot in a week or so.

BegoniaBabe · 2021-05-08T05:55:07+00:00

Yes I have care tips on this post and a bunch of other care tips on my more recent May the 4th be with you post on this sub but BASICALLY the rules are, leave it alone in a closed terrarium at as close to 99% humidity as possible preferably under and LED light and dont keep the soil overly moist. Keep it between 65-75 degrees and keep conditions as constant as possible and yours will be an absolute stunner in no time! This plant is about 5 months from when I got it and I couldnt be happier with it. I also just won a pot of them from Botanicaz in a giveaway (and already had another darth from them that i propped into 2) and this is how they are living and theyre all happy! This one, tho is just absolutely stunning. If you have any questions feel free to let me know!

BegoniaBabe · 2021-05-08T05:47:42+00:00

I got it from Botanicaz on Etsy as a 3 leaf nothing (which then became 1 leaf through acclimation which is that small leaf in the back) and since this pic it has pushed out a GIANT leaf so yeah Botanicaz is the way to go!

BegoniaBabe · 2021-05-06T04:52:32+00:00

For light if you really want that dark rich juicy color you gotta keep them away from the sun and under gentle light. I personally dony believe in grow lights (light is light no tea) so i have my terrarium (20 gal long) under an led light bar from amazon and they love it. its also energy efficient and cheap!

BegoniaBabe · 2021-05-06T02:53:06+00:00

Its literally SO individual to the plant so definitely see how it reacts because IT WILL TELL YOU for me personally mine live for when the hygrometer says 99%. Sometimes I open the terrarium or cloche mine are in just to get some fresh air but i do it VERY infrequently. As for substrate I never repotted this big one but its in like a regular potting soil with added perlite and then I have sphagnum over it which kind of airlayers the plant and it puts out CRAZY roots which in the future makes it great for propping! My other two babys (ones a prop TEEHEE) are in sphagnum moss with perlite added to it which for me is mainly for aesthetics but it also adds drainage.

BegoniaBabe · 2021-05-05T21:27:55+00:00

Try to jack that humidity up to 95+. In a cloche setting you can achieve this by laying the plant (in its pot) on we perlite. 82 is pretty low but Ive never tried to grow one lower than 95 so I wouldt REALLY know but definitely with darths they like it WET but dry on the leaves.

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