Shrimp Begonia
Begonia radicans
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| Watering guidelines | The soil should be kept countinously moist. |
| Fertilizer suggestions | Use Flower fertilizer (e.g. N8-P12-K6). |
| Mist requirements | Does not need misting |
| Light preferences | Prefers half-shady light conditions |
| Temperature preference | Prefers warm constant temperatures through the whole year (average around 22 °C). |
| pH range | 6.1 - 7.5 |
| Acidity preference | loves neutral pH conditions |
| Toxicity | not poisonous |
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| Climate | tropical rainforest |
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| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Other scientific names | Begonia glaucophylla, Begonia limmingheana |
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| Growth form | shrub |
| Hardiness | USDA 11 (plant tolerates a minimum temperature of 4°C) |
| Flowering | true |
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