What have you got in foliage? - Page 52

NathanB · #**511** (**permalink**) 04-13-2009, 11:33 PM

Manuran · #**512** (**permalink**) 04-15-2009, 06:27 AM

So I think that I've finally gotten these 2 new begonias to survive. This is my third attempt, it's a good thing my friend is patient. They are related to my Begonia sp. Lita, and like that species can be finicky about their growing conditions. Hopefully, once they start, they will trail all over like the other begonias in the section Gobenia. I was hesitant to post these as they look like the Lita in the photos. The first one is about half the size of of that species and a bit more red. Also, the shape and size makes it a little "cuter" as well. The second species is like Lita in size, but has hairs on the upper surface. The younger leaves have more of these hairs than the older leaves. They might all look the same to you, but I love the slight variation that exists. Hopefully, I can get them to grow in my vivariums.

NathanB · #**513** (**permalink**) 04-15-2009, 01:13 PM

beautiful plants chuck

Manuran · #**514** (**permalink**) 04-15-2009, 06:03 PM

Thanks Nathan. They are both plants that are fantastic in life, but the photos just don't seem to capture it.
BTW, I really like the plant you just posted. How big does it get? Hatiora epiphylloides?

NathanB · #**515** (**permalink**) 04-15-2009, 07:08 PM

yep, Hatiora epiphylloides subsp. bradei
Thats a 3in pot if im remembering right. It should fill in and continue to get longer but not really bigger. I'm giving it more light and humidity than the grower was and it seems to be growing faster now.

Anoleo2 · #**516** (**permalink**) 04-25-2009, 07:44 PM

Time to resurrect this!

This is one of my favorite plants:

I think it's a begonia, but I don't know the name... anyone?

harrywitmore · #**517** (**permalink**) 04-25-2009, 11:08 PM

I love this plant! It hugs the ground. Not sure how it would do in a viv. It would have to be a big one. This is 12" across.

Petrocosmea begonifolia