{"product_id":"begonia-amphioxus","title":"Begonia amphioxus","description":"\u003cp\u003eBegonia amphioxus is a rare, eye-catching species prized for its narrow, lance-shaped olive-green leaves decorated with bold maroon-red spots and a distinctive twisted, asymmetric form. Native to the limestone hills of Borneo, this unusual collector's plant brings a prehistoric, almost alien aesthetic to paludariums, terrariums, and high-humidity planted setups. A true statement piece for the dedicated hobbyist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Price is per cutting\/stem \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*This plant is not to be fully submersed - it is most suitable to be an immersed plant growing out of the tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBorneo (Sarawak, Malaysia)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRhizome plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e10–20 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMedium to high (avoid harsh direct light)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRecommended for stable submerged growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e20–26 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5.5–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSoft to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank Placement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMidground; best in paludarium or emersed setup, can be grown submerged with care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRhizome division and leaf cuttings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBest in species or planted setups; protect from herbivorous fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eModerate — requires stable humidity, warm temperatures, and consistent water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Newtown Aquarium AU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58907472199840,"sku":"PLT-0054","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0491\/7942\/6976\/files\/begoniaamphioxus.jpg?v=1789351076","url":"https:\/\/newtownaquarium.com.au\/products\/begonia-amphioxus","provider":"Newtown Aquarium AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}