Begonia Martin Mystery Plant
Begonia Martin Mystery is a short, ornamental plant with medium growth, thrives in partial shade, and has no edible or medicinal properties. |
Habit
Herbaceous
Height
0.3-0.5 m
Growth
Medium
Soil
Well-drained, humus-rich soil
Shade
Partial
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Philippines
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
18-24°C
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Peat-based mix
Fertilizers
Balanced fertilizer
Watering
Water when top 2-3 cm of soil is dry; avoid water on leaves
Plant Weight
0.5-1 kg
Flowering Time
Varies
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 6.5
Water Ph level
5.5 - 6.5
Soil EC
0.3 - 0.7
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental use
NPK ratio
20:20:20
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
| 40% loam, 30% sand, 30% compost |
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
| Apply monthly with liquid organic fertilizer |
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Scale Insects
White fungal coating, browning edges, sticky residue
Sulfur fungicides, systemic insecticides
HEALTH BENEFITS
No widely known medicinal benefits; possibly a cultivar with ornamental value. But Begonia commonly used for the treatment of bee sting, skin infection, dysentery, diarrhoea, gastric ulcer, oral infection, jaundice and diabetes mellitus. It is chemically rich in flavonoids, alkaloids, glycosides, tannins, saponins, reducing sugars, steroids, resins, carbohydrates and phenols.