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terrarium begonias

guavajelly
16 years ago

Hello, i was wondering why its so hard to find begoias for terrariums(i.e)b.crispula,b.bogneri,b.alice-clarkiae,and many others.In Mark C. Tebbitt's book BEGONIAS there is a list of terrarium loving plants(i cant seem to find any of them).if anyone can give me any info on obtaining these plants and or seeds i would be very greatful. THANKS

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  • gregsytch
    16 years ago

    It is difficult because it is hard to commercially grow them. You have to have more exact conditions to produce them. Terrarium types are generally from a higher altitude where the temps rarely venture far from 65-80F and humidity is ALWAYS 75% or higher. Depending on where you are located, the only place to get them are begonia meetings. go to www.begonias.org and check out the website. Greg Sytch ABS Horticultural Correspondent