Begonia amphioxus
About Begonia amphioxus
There are over 2,000 species of Begonia, and horticulturalists have created even more varities by cultivating all sorts of shapes and colors! They're native to tropical regions around the world, but are now found in homes in cold climates as well. Their taxonomy is far more complex than other plants, with species belonging to different cultivar groups. They contain oxalic acid, so be sure to keep them out of reach in homes with pets or children! ⚠️
Taxonomy
Begonia amphioxus
Begonia
Begoniaceae
Cucurbitales
Also known as
Pink spotted begonia/polka dot begoni and Pink spotted begonia
How to care for Begonia amphioxus
How often to water your Begonia amphioxus
Begonia amphioxus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Begonia amphioxus in your home
Begonia amphioxus may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Begonia amphioxus in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Begonia amphioxus
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Begonia amphioxus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Look at the shimmer on my begonia amphioxus flower!! It’s so pretty! ;D #SpringIntoSummer #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantTherapy
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Otherworldly 😍❤️🌿 #begoniabunch #begoniaamphioxus
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I think I lost my mind. Wish me luck with her.😬 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #BegoniaAmphioxus
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Rescue project turning out pretty good. #Begonia #RexBegonia #waterpropagation
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Speechless… This is the reason that, by far, the Rex Begonia variegation is my number one favorite plant species!! There are just SO MANY completely different looking species out there and each one is more wonderfully weirder than the last!! The Escargot is hands down in my top 3 Begoina. To me, it actually looks like a knitted wool!!! I think it’s one of the coolest looking plants period! I love them and just wanted to share!! #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #SucculentLove #PlantTherapy #PetsAndPlants #PestControl #GregGang #GreggersSupportingGreggers #Greggers #GregFam #Begonia #BegoniaEscargot #BegoniaRex
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FRIENDS!!!!! I’d like you to meet my new baby! This is Majesty and I really want to create the perfect terrarium environment for her. Any tips and suggestions welcome and greatly appreciated #Begonia #HappyPlants #PlantAddict #NewPlantMom #newplantbaby #Terrarium #GregGang
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Repotting new plants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #HappyPlants #CathedralWindows #Begonia Sometimes I repot plants when I bring them home and sometimes I don’t. But these two have me concerned. Their soil seems to stay too moist. It’s like they are growing out of sponges. I think they are both plants that like being moist, but this moist? The cathedral windows has me concerned because its leaves haven’t done much relaxing of a morning, and several are fairly curled up. Could it just be acclimating? It’s going to have to adjust to the house because I’m not messing with the humidity too much. It’s in a corner with a bunch of plants, and I’ll add some pebble trays as the season progresses, but it’s survival of the fittest here. So bottom line, repot or no repot?
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Propagation questions I’ve got several babies from a leaf propagation of Sonora that should probably be moved to a pot. Would it be all right to plant several in like a shallow 8-inch pot as long as I’m careful not to overwater? The tiny pots are impossible to keep moist so I would move those two babies in with their siblings. I guess what I’m asking is if I’ve got around six babies, will they do ok in a communal pot? #PropagationStation #Begonia #RexBegonia
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Not only do I have a new little lead, I have another something growing… could it be a flower? This is my first escargot, so I am not sure. #NewGrowth #Begonia
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This #FreshLeafFriday I’m celebrating the teeny tiny leaves on my Variegated String of Hearts and Beefsteak Begonia cuttings. Aren’t they just THE CUTEST?? 😍 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #Begonia #StringOfHearts #theamigos
Care Summary for Begonia amphioxus
Begonia amphioxus
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 3ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.