Received Substrate
Aug 7, 2026 · Initial substrate recorded
Received Substrate
BEG-MAN-20260808-AC-001
Begonia 'Manaus'
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Acquisition & provenance
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Acquired: Aug 7, 2026
Acquisition label: —
Seller: TheNurseryProjectUSA
Channel: TheNurseryProjectUSA
Sources: Source unknown
Price: USD 2
Linked acquisition: cmu7f09el005nboaor016t3k4
Identity
Begonia 'Manaus'
Confidence: uncertain
Author citation: —
Status: ACTIVE
Type: Mother / established plant
Location: LOC-TGH-01 · Violet Greenhouse
Acquired: Aug 7, 2026
Propagated: —
Stock: —
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Timeline status
Recently active
Health trend
Healthy
Age in collection
56 days
Last observation
4 days
Last watering
4 days
Last photo
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Last bloom
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Bloom cycles
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Propagations produced
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Unresolved issues
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Watch items
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Longest quiet period
41 days
Aug 7, 2026Sep 28, 2026
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Care
Last watering, open conditions, and recent care history.
Last watered
Sep 28, 2026
Next estimate
Oct 3, 2026
Open conditions
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Recent care history
watered · Sep 28, 2026
watered · Sep 22, 2026
Recorded via bulk care batch.
pest check · Sep 18, 2026
Husbandry
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Water when the upper layer of the medium begins to dry, keeping moisture even but never soggy.Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun that can scorch foliage.Treat as potentially toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and children.
Treat as an indoor ornamental begonia with bright, indirect light, evenly moist but not waterlogged media, and moderate to high humidity. Use a loose, airy, fast-draining begonia mix and avoid cold drafts and direct sun.
Location compatibility
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Temperatureunknown
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Plant: 15 °C–29 °C · Location: Unknown
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Plant: Unknown · Location: Unknown
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Light intensityunknown
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Light exposureunknown
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Airflowunknown
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Plant: Avoid drafts · Location: Unknown
Stabilityunknown
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Plant: Unknown · Location: Unknown
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Full husbandry guide
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Quick summary
- Water
- Water when the upper layer of the medium begins to dry, keeping moisture even but never soggy.
- Light
- Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh direct sun that can scorch foliage.
- Toxicity
- Treat as potentially toxic if ingested; keep away from pets and children.
- Care notes
- Treat as an indoor ornamental begonia with bright, indirect light, evenly moist but not waterlogged media, and moderate to high humidity. Use a loose, airy, fast-draining begonia mix and avoid cold drafts and direct sun.
Watering
- Cadence
- Water when the upper layer of the medium begins to dry; frequency typically increases in active growth and decreases in cooler, low-light periods.
- Moisture level
- Evenly moist, allowing the surface to dry slightly between waterings.
- Drought tolerance
- Low
- Wet/dry cycle notes
- Avoid fully drying the root zone or leaving the pot standing in water; aim for evenly moist media with good aeration.
- Seasonal adjustments
- Reduce watering frequency during cooler, darker months as growth slows and evaporation decreases.
Light
- Intensity
- Bright indirect light
- Duration
- Provide bright, indirect light for roughly 10 to 14 hours daily, adjusting for seasonal light levels.
Temperature and hardiness
- Cold tolerance
- No frost tolerance; protect from chilling and sustained temperatures below about 15 C.
- Heat tolerance
- Moderate; avoid prolonged exposure above about 29 C.
- Frost sensitivity
- Highly frost sensitive
- Overwinter instructions
- Keep indoors in warm, stable conditions through winter; reduce watering and feeding if growth slows, and avoid cold drafts.
Humidity
- Range
- Moderate to high humidity
- Dry air tolerance
- Low
- Misting notes
- Misting is not a substitute for humidity and can encourage leaf spotting or fungal issues; prefer ambient humidity or a humidity tray with airflow.
Soil and medium
- Preferred medium
- Loose, airy, organic-rich but fast-draining begonia mix
- Drainage needs
- Fast-draining
- Substrate recipe notes
- A Begonia Mix style substrate is appropriate; maintain airflow in the root zone and avoid compacted soil.
Fertilization
- Type
- Balanced liquid fertilizer at light strength
- Strength
- Quarter to half strength
- Frequency
- Every 2 to 4 weeks during active growth
- Seasonal schedule
- Feed primarily in spring and summer; reduce or pause feeding in winter if growth slows.
Repotting
- Interval
- Repot as needed, typically every 1 to 2 years, or sooner if the mix breaks down or roots fill the pot.
- Pot type
- Use a shallow or appropriately sized pot with drainage holes; avoid oversized containers that stay wet too long.
- Root sensitivity
- Moderately root-sensitive
Propagation
- Preferred methods
- Stem cuttings; leaf cuttings may work for some begonias
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Expected success
- Moderate to good from healthy stem cuttings under warm, humid conditions.
- Optimal timing
- Best during active growth in spring or early summer.
- Rooting hormone notes
- Rooting hormone can be helpful for stem cuttings but is not strictly required.
Pests and disease
- Common pests
- Spider mites, mealybugs, thrips, aphids
- Common diseases
- Powdery mildew, botrytis, root rot
- Treatment notes
- If pests appear, isolate the plant and treat promptly with appropriate horticultural controls; avoid wetting foliage when managing fungal issues.
- Susceptibility level
- Moderate
- Preventative practices
- Provide airflow, avoid wet foliage and overwatering, and monitor regularly for mites and mealybugs.
Toxicity
- Pets
- Potentially toxic if ingested
- Humans
- Can cause gastrointestinal irritation if ingested
Dormancy and blooms
- Dormancy behavior
- May slow growth in cooler, darker months rather than entering a strict dormancy.
Growth habit
- Growth habit
- Begonia (cultivar; exact habit not confirmed from record)
Sport / mutation
Status: NONE
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Parents
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Children
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