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Begonia brevirimosa
Pink Cane Begonia
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Before You Buy
Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing
- Check for powdery mildew — a white dusty coating on leaf surfaces, especially in dry conditions; it spreads rapidly between plants
- Inspect for mealybugs at leaf axils and the underside of stems where they hide in white cottony deposits
- Rhizome begonias should show firm, healthy rhizome tissue — avoid plants with soft, discoloured rhizomes
- Most begonias ship well as leaf cuttings — if buying a cutting, ensure it has a healthy petiole and no signs of rot at the cut end
Begonia brevirimosa Morphology
About Begonia brevirimosa
Begonia brevirimosa, described by Irmsch., is a cane-type species from the humid tropical forests of New Guinea, growing in warm, shaded understory conditions with high humidity on rich organic substrate and moist forest margins where filtered light supports its colouration. The plant is distinguished by asymmetrical blades with a vivid pink central field fading to darker green at the margins — a naturally occurring two-tone colouration, not variegation. The foliage is thin yet lush, with red undersides, carried on segmented red canes in an upright branching habit distinct from the rhizomatous begonias. Among New Guinean cane begonias, it stands out for the intensity of its pink colouration on mature plants.
Native Range
New Guinea
Propagation Guide
How to Propagate Begonia brevirimosa
3-5 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Most rhizomatous begonias root readily from leaf sections or petiole cuttings placed on moist substrate. Keep warm and humid until plantlets emerge at leaf margins.
Care Guide
Begonia brevirimosa Care Guide & Growing Conditions
Light, well-draining mix: 50% perlite, 30% potting compost, 20% orchid bark. Begonias are susceptible to root rot — excellent drainage is essential.
Allow the top half of the substrate to dry between waterings. Water at the base — wet leaves invite fungal problems. Reduce in winter.
50–70%. More tolerant of average indoor humidity than tropical aroids, but consistent moisture prevents crispy leaf margins.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength every 2–3 weeks during the growing season. Do not feed in winter.
Every 12–18 months in spring. Begonias like shallow, wide pots that suit rhizomatous growth. Don't bury the rhizome.
Common Problems
Powdery mildew
Poor air circulation combined with high humidity
Improve airflow; avoid wetting leaves; treat with a dilute bicarbonate of soda spray
Botrytis (grey mould)
Overwatering, dead leaves left on plant, poor air circulation
Remove dead foliage promptly; increase airflow; reduce watering
Leggy stems
Insufficient light
Move to a brighter position — begonias need good indirect light to maintain compact growth
New Guinea Iridescence
A New Guinea begonia with leaves that produce a distinctive metallic purple or pink iridescence, particularly pronounced under lower light conditions. The iridescence in begonias is produced by specialised cells in the upper epidermis — thin-film interference, essentially, the same principle as a soap bubble — and Begonia brevirimosa is among the more reliable expressions of this phenomenon. At an accessible price point for a plant that is visually more interesting than its catalogue entry suggests, particularly in a humid cabinet where the metallic shimmer reads fully. Recommended.
