Origin: Kapuas Hulu area of West Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Rarity Level: Rare / Collector’s Specimen
Grower's Note: a rare, slow-growing tropical plant native to the Kapuas Hulu area of West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Known for its striking dark foliage, it is primarily grown as a collector's item.

Care Requirements:
Humidity: 90% - 100% Obligate terrarium plant. Will wilt or crisp quickly in ambient room humidity. "
Light: Bright, indirect or filtered light.
Temperature: 18-26C
Watering: Water only when the top 1–2 cm of soil feels dry. It is sensitive to overwatering and prone to root rot.
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: Features lanceolate (lance-shaped) leaves that range from glaucous maroon to chocolate brown. Some variants exhibit silver patterns or grey-green spots, and the leaf margins can vary from smooth to serrated.
Growth Habit: It is an upright-growing shrubby species that remains relatively compact.
Size: <25 cm
Colour: plant is distinguished by its deep red stems and petioles. This red coloration often extends into the primary veins where the leaf attaches to the stem.
Flowers: TBC
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.