Begonia U696
Begonia U696 is a new species from Maura Wahau, Kalimantan, Borneo. It has sometimes been sold under the name B. Maura Wahau.
It is a shrub type with small leaves that are olive green with a pink edge and pink spots. The stems are covered in tiny hair-like trichomes. It has a compact bushy growth habit.
Care of Begonia U696:
- Bright, indirect light
- 45 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 40 to 60%
- 2 to 3 feet tall
- Water when soil becomes fairly dry
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3.5 to 4 inch pot.