Common Name: varabilis brown
Origin: native to Malaysia and Thailand
Rarity Level: Rare
Grower's Note: This is a tuberous variety that will go dormant when light an temps drop over winter. So don’t throw me away.

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 asymmetrical, slightly lanceolate leaves that range from a deep rich brown to nearly black.
Growth Habit: It is an upright, cane-stemmed species that can become bushy over time
Size: 15-20cm
Colour: Brown/Black. The leaves are often adorned with small pale or yellow-green spots along the margins and a prominent pale green or silvery spot along the midrib.
Flowers: small flowers that are typically pale pink to white.
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.