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Begonia 'Arabian Sunset' (Mallet Begonia)

$13.95 USD
by Nature Aquariums
Type: TERRANIUM PLANTS

Begonia 'Arabian Sunset' is a hybrid cane-type ("Angel Wing") begonia created in 1992, classified in the Mallet subdivision. Its teardrop-shaped, ruffled-edge leaves carry hints of maroon and red, and contrast beautifully with bright pink flowers. A popular houseplant that also does well in terrarium setups.

Skill Level Easy
Light Medium (shaded light to bright indirect — overexposure is more harmful than too little light)
Humidity Medium to High
Soil / Substrate Standard well-draining potting mix
Type Cane (Mallet Begonia)
Max Height 12-15"
Placement Terrarium accent — avoid standing water
Origin Hybrid (cultivated, introduced 1992)
Other A houseplant species — will not survive submerged in aquariums or paludariums. Final size, coloration, and growth rate vary with growing conditions.

Care & Planting: Allow soil to dry between waterings — begonias are prone to overwatering issues. Crisping leaf edges usually signal humidity that's too low or too much direct light. Propagate easily from stem cuttings with 2-4 nodes, rooted in water or soil.