Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering during winter months.
Yellowing leaves can indicate overwatering, while wilting suggests it's too dry.
Begonia platanifolia is a striking perennial with large, palmate leaves resembling maple. It thrives in shade and adds lush texture to tropical gardens.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers morning sun or dappled shade. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch leaves.
Keep consistently moist
75% intensity
Allow topsoil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging.
Well-draining, humus-rich potting mix
50% intensity
Average room temperatures
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 18-24°C. Avoid cold drafts and extreme fluctuations.
Feed during growing season
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 4-6 weeks from spring to summer.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering during winter months.
Yellowing leaves can indicate overwatering, while wilting suggests it's too dry.
Prune to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth. Remove any dead, damaged, or leggy stems by cutting them back to a healthy leaf node.
Light pruning can be done at any time, but heavier pruning is best done in spring before new growth begins.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings. Take 7-10 cm cuttings from healthy stems, remove lower leaves, and dip the cut end in rooting hormone.
Plant in moist, well-draining potting mix and keep in a warm, humid environment until roots form.
Repot every 1-2 years or when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix. Choose a pot only slightly larger than the current one to avoid overwatering issues.
Repot in spring before the main growing season begins.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Photos of Begonia Platanifolia (Begonia platanifolia)
Where Begonia Platanifolia (Begonia platanifolia) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Cucurbitales |
| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Genus | Begonia |
| Species | Begonia platanifolia |
Similar in genus Begonia
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