Common Name: "Kui dark form"
Origin: northern Vietnam, specifically within the Thai Nguyen Province
Rarity Level: Rare / Collector’s Specimen
Grower's Note: a rare, compact rhizomatous begonia native to the wet tropical biomes of northern Vietnam, specifically within the Thai Nguyen Province. It is highly prized by collectors for its dramatic, textured foliage and is closely related to Begonia versicolor.

Care Requirements:
Humidity: 85% - 100% | Obligate terrarium plant. Will wilt or crisp quickly in ambient room humidity. "
Light: Bright, indirect or filtered light.
Temperature: 18-24C
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy, allowing the top 2-3 inches to dry between waterings.
Substrate: "We recommend Begonia Ladies Premium Begonia Substrate - it's what we grow our own plants in! Thrives in a consistently moist mix with
ingredients such as akadama and pumice to hold and slowly release moisture, preventing a soggy bottom."

Key Features:
Foliage: Heart-shaped (cordate), asymmetrical leaves. The leaf surface is rough and covered in short, stiff hairs (trichomes), giving it a fuzzy or "pustulated" feel.
Growth Habit: A compact and slow-growing species, making it ideal for small spaces like terrariums or glass domes
Size: 15-20cm
Colour: dark green to purple-brown with intricate silver or pale green spotting
Flowers small, pale pink flowers typically between May and December.
 Shipping & Handling " * Pot Size: 2""/5cm Starter Pot (Established plant)
 * Acclimation Period: Do not repot for at least 3 weeks. Keep in a high-humidity prop box or sealed terrarium immediately upon unboxing."
 Personal Note from the Grower: Grown from seed.