{"product_id":"begonia-kingiana","title":"Begonia Kingiana","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBegonia kingiana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a rare and decorative species from the \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBegoniaceae\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e family, native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is especially valued by collectors for its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003espectacular foliage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, tropical appearance, and unique texture. Although it blooms, its ornamental value lies mainly in its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eattractive leaves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e rather than its flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e🌿 General characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Herbaceous perennial, decorative for its leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Compact, bushy\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Large, velvety, dark green to purplish, with prominent veins, sometimes pink or silvery in suitable light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Small, pale pink, appear sporadically and are not particularly decorative\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e☀️ Recommended growing conditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Indirect light or partial shade; does not tolerate direct strong sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Preferably warm all year round; does not tolerate cold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Regular, but with well-drained soil – does not tolerate excess water; allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Loves high ambient humidity, but without direct spraying of the leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Airy, light, with peat and perlite or a mix for begonias\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e🔁 Special care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAvoid watering the leaves – they can stain or rot easily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDoes not tolerate cold drafts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCan be moderately fertilized in the warm season (spring–summer) with liquid fertilizer for leafy plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBegonia kingiana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a striking and precious plant for lovers of exotic plants, recommended for those who appreciate leaf details and are willing to provide a stable, humid, and sheltered environment. It is better suited for indoor growing than outdoor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStock specimens may also have leaves with defects due to handling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight with pot included 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41784071782598,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/C8F179AC-6640-4141-80EA-94CDA52B68BC.jpg?v=1745528009","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-it\/products\/begonia-kingiana","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}