Begonia hemsleyana variegata (formerly known as U404) is a form of species from China, hemsleyana. The compound leaves are dark green and covered with lots of silver spots. When first introduced it was given the unidentified species number U404 by the American Begonia Society. It has now been identified as a form of hemsleyana. It is a rhizomatous begonia jointed at the soil surface, with upright stems. This makes a really exotic specimen plant. Give it a little extra humidity and keep from extreme heat. It does very well in a large terrarium or vivarium.
Care of Begonia hemsleyana variegata:
Bright, indirect light
45 to 95 degrees
Humidity 60% or more
10 to 12 in. tall
Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 inch pot.
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