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Begonia aconitifolia
Aconite-leaf Begonia
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Begonia aconitifolia Morphology
About Begonia aconitifolia
Begonia aconitifolia is a cane begonia from Brazil named for its deeply palmately-lobed leaves, which resemble the foliage of aconite (monkshood) rather than the broad, unlobed leaves typical of most cane begonias. The plain species carries solid deep green, silver-spotted foliage on upright bamboo-like canes. Its variegated selection overlays irregular cream sectoring on this same lobed leaf shape, a considerably rarer and more delicate form than the species.
Native Range
Brazil
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Begonia aconitifolia Price Guide & Auction Value
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Check for powdery mildew on leaf surfaces
- For the variegated form, confirm the cutting shows the characteristic cream sectoring, not reverted all-green growth
- Rhizome/cane sections should be firm, not soft
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Begonia aconitifolia
3-5 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Roots readily from stem or node cuttings, like most cane begonias. The variegated form needs a cutting taken at a visibly variegated node to preserve sectoring.
Care Guide
Begonia aconitifolia Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Light, well-draining mix: 50% perlite, 30% potting compost, 20% orchid bark.
Allow the top half of the substrate to dry between waterings. Water at the base.
50-70%.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength every 2-3 weeks during the growing season.
Every 12-18 months in spring.
Common Problems
Powdery mildew
Poor air circulation with high humidity
Improve airflow and avoid wetting leaves
Leggy stems
Insufficient light
Move to brighter indirect light
A Cane Begonia That Doesn't Look Like One
Most cane begonias in the trade carry broad, unlobed leaves. Aconitifolia is the exception: five to seven deep palmate lobes, veins radiating out from the petiole junction along each lobe, give it a shape closer to aconite (monkshood) foliage than to typical begonia foliage. The plain species keeps this lobed outline solid green with silver spotting; the variegated selection layers cream sectoring over the same shape rather than changing it. *Worth remembering when comparing listings*: a plant sold under this name with rounded, unlobed leaves isn't this species, regardless of what the label says.
