Begonia sp. Miri is a rare tropical Begonia species native to the rainforests of Papua New Guinea. Its foliage is highly distinctive: deeply serrated, nearly black leaves with a metallic sheen and red undersides on young shoots. The leaves are small, fleshy, often iridescentfrom deep bluish-green to burgundyemerging with red tones that soften into deep almost black-green hues as they mature .

Native to:
Papua New Guinea, tropical understory habitats on shaded, humid slopes.

Water:
Keep substrate consistently moist but never waterlogged. Best grown in a well-draining mix where water runs through freely.

Light:
Provide bright, filtered light and avoid direct sun which can scorch leaves.

Humidity:
Requires very high humidityminimum 70%, ideally 7580%, with many growers keeping around 80%.

Temperature:
Thrives between 15C and 27C. Avoid falling below 15C; consistent warmth supports both foliage and growth habit