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Begonia chloroneura

Name: Begonia chloroneura
Brand: Begonia

Green-Vein Philippine Begonia

LightMedium indirect light (150-250 foot-candles); avoid direct sun

Humidity70% to 85% RH

Temperature18-26 C; avoid sustained heat above 30 C

Size15-25 cm height, leaf spread 20-30 cm

Growth RateModerate

DifficultyModerate

DifficultyRewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.

Recommended Gear

Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.

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WildLuzon, Philippines (shaded rocky slopes and damp forest floor)

7cm Target Price

£15.00

EstimatedFewer than 3 recorded sales. The figure comes from retail stock or the genus price tier, so treat it as a rough guide.

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7cm Target Price

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£15.00

EstimatedFewer than 3 recorded sales. The figure comes from retail stock or the genus price tier, so treat it as a rough guide.

No UK sold listings recorded yet. This figure comes from retail stock or the genus price tier.

About this target price: The figure above is the current market rate for an established 7cm whole pot specimen. Other sizes show their own recorded sale price where enough recent sales exist, or an estimate calculated proportionally from this one otherwise.

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Description Market Propagation Care Guide In the Wild Field Notes

Begonia chloroneura Morphology

leaf ShapeAsymmetrically rhomboid to diamond-shaped with an oblique base

leaf Length10-18 cm

leaf Width7-12 cm

petiole ColorCrimson-red with sparse white hairs

venationLime-green primary and secondary veins creating a reticulate pattern

textureVelvety and micro-pubescent adaxially

variegationNatural venational patterning of lime-green over dark green

growth HabitShort creeping rhizome forming a compact clump

About Begonia chloroneura

Begonia chloroneura belongs to Begonia section Baryandra, a group endemic to the Philippine archipelago. Native to the island of Luzon, it grows on shaded rocky slopes and damp forest floors. The species is recognized by its asymmetrical diamond-shaped leaves featuring vivid lime-green veins over dark green velvet blades and crimson undersides. In cultivation, it demands elevated humidity above 70% and constant gentle airflow to ward off powdery mildew.

Native Range

Luzon, Philippines

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Begonia chloroneura Sold Prices & Live Market

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Before You Buy

Species-specific things to check when evaluating a listing

Inspect the rhomboid leaf margins for mechanical damage or dried edges
Examine velvety blade surfaces for powdery mildew spores
Verify the creeping rhizome is anchored with healthy fibrous roots
Check leaf undersides for thrips or mealybugs along the crimson veins

Propagation Guide

How to Propagate Begonia chloroneura

Methods

Leaf cutting Rhizome division Seed propagation

Propagation Difficulty

Moderate?Rewards a consistent watering and light routine, but tolerates the occasional lapse. Suited to growers with some houseplant experience.

Time to Establish

8-10 weeks

True From Cuttings

Yes

Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings

Leaf cuttings with a short petiole stub root readily in moist perlite under high relative humidity.

Care Guide

Begonia chloroneura Care Guide & Growing Conditions

Substrate

Porous mix composed of peat moss, perlite, vermiculite, and crushed pumice

Watering

Water when the surface layer of potting medium dries; keep root zone moist without standing water

Humidity

Provide steady 70% to 85% humidity; dry air causes crisping along diamond-shaped chloroneura leaf margins

Fertilising

Feed monthly with a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to quarter strength

Repotting

Repot annually in shallow containers to accommodate the horizontal creeping chloroneura rhizome

Common Problems

Problem

Powdery white fungal spots on leaf blades

Cause

Powdery mildew infection triggered by stagnant air and cool damp conditions

Fix

Improve air circulation with a small fan and apply potassium bicarbonate spray

Problem

Fading of bright lime-green vein contrast

Cause

Inadequate light causing excess chlorophyll accumulation across vein zones

Fix

Increase indirect light levels to 200 foot-candles

Field Reference

In the Wild

Field Notes

12 September 2026

Field Notes: Section Baryandra of Luzon

Native to the Philippine island of Luzon, Begonia chloroneura is classified within Begonia section Baryandra. The specific name chloroneura derives from Greek roots meaning green-nerved, denoting the bright lime-green reticulation across its foliage. In habitat, it colonizes damp rocky embankments shaded by primary forest canopies. The contrasting vein pattern assists in light absorption under dim forest floor conditions.

Written at AroidAtlas research station— Aroid Atlas

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