{"title":"Indoor begonias","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere you will find begonias that are well-suited as houseplants and do not require the high humidity of a terrarium.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"begonia-brevirimosa-ssp-exotica","title":"Begonia brevirimosa ssp. exotica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia brevirimosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis is a large, stem-forming begonia with vibrant pink leaves. It is one of the few reed begonias that thrive in bright light and is therefore suitable for brighter locations with some direct sunlight. However, direct midday or afternoon sun is too intense for it. It has leaves up to 35 cm long and can reach a height of about 1.5 m (without support). In its natural habitat, it grows at altitudes of up to 1500 m on sun-exposed mountain slopes in northern New Guinea and the Bismarck Archipelago. There, it can reach a height of up to 2 m and loses most of its leaves in winter (i.e., during the dry season). The leaves are predominantly a very vibrant pink, with only the veins being green to black. It achieves its best coloration in very bright, warm conditions. It produces pink to rose-colored flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eFrom\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia brevirimosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThere are two subspecies. The subspecies\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eexotica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt has continuous pink stripes and almost the entire leaf is pink; the nominate form ( \u003cem\u003eBegonia brevirimosa ssp. brevirimosa\u003c\/em\u003e ) has more elongated dots than stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It belongs within the genus\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto the section\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePetermannia\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 9 cm pot, approximately 15 to 20 cm tall (see 2nd and 3rd picture).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56167177027961,"sku":"Beg021","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG07165-600x750.jpg?v=1762778364"},{"product_id":"begonia-u508","title":"Begonia U508 'Cote de Castillon'","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e U508 is a species not yet scientifically described, which first arrived in Europe in 1995. Henri Laporte of AFABEGO (Association Francoise de Amateur de Begonias) brought this species from Malaysia, where it was already being cultivated in the Kuala Lumpur Orchid Garden. Its true origin is therefore unknown, but is very likely also in Malaysia. He named this plant 'Cote de Castillon', after a red wine from the region, which the beautiful wine-red undersides of the leaves reminded him of.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The upper surfaces are no less spectacular, possessing a steel-gray, metallic sheen. In sufficient light, a faint pinkish hue also appears. The undersides and leaf stalks are densely covered with white hairs. This fast-growing species also reaches enormous sizes. Individual leaves can grow up to 40 cm in length, and an entire plant can span a width of 1 m.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDespite its (likely) tropical origin, this species tolerates cool temperatures (down to a minimum of about 2°C), and some gardeners in the USA have even planted it outdoors in their gardens. It is also tolerant of low humidity and low light. A perfect indoor begonia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":56318915412345,"sku":"Beg009a","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":56318915445113,"sku":"Beg009b","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-U508-02-3.jpg?v=1764903024"},{"product_id":"begonia-pavonina-dark-form","title":"Begonia pavonina 'Dark Form'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e is also known as the \"peacock Begonia\" due to its spectacularly blue, metallic iridescent leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt originates from the southern half of the Malay Peninsula (Malaysia), where it grows in higher altitudes above sea level on shady earth or rock slopes. Within the genus \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e, it is assigned to the section \u003cem\u003ePlatycentrum\u003c\/em\u003e, a highly probable polyphyletic (and thus unnatural) grouping of different species that are not actually closely related to each other.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eB. pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e has a creeping but above-ground rhizome, from which leaves grow at short intervals on long red stems. The leaves reach about 15 to 30 cm in size and are completely red on the underside as well. However, the top side of the leaves is the main attraction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen \u003cem\u003eB. pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e grows in shady conditions, the leaves begin to form so-called iridoplasts after some time. These are highly modified chloroplasts, which arrange themselves in a crystal-like lattice and can capture approximately 10% more light than conventional chloroplasts. A side effect of this arrangement is the strong, blue metallic shimmer of the leaves, which is best observed from only a specific angle and in the dark with a flashlight. Even without such \"tricks,\" the effect can be seen; especially in indirect daylight, the leaves shimmer beautifully greenish to blue. Iridoplasts are indeed only formed in low light. If \u003cem\u003eB. pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e receives enough light, the leaves simply retain their normal, green to bronze coloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur plants grow in relatively bright conditions, which is why the blue shimmer is not always particularly pronounced. However, the color change happens quite quickly, so you can observe this effect at home after just a few weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe flowers of \u003cem\u003eB. pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e are delicately pink and are (almost) always formed in pairs on long stems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 'Dark Form' of \u003cem\u003eB. pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e shows a pronounced dark blue iridescence. According to some authors, the 'dark form' may be a hybrid of \u003cem\u003eB. pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eB. grandis\u003c\/em\u003e, while the 'Cyan Form' is said to be the actual (and much more difficult to cultivate) true \u003cem\u003eB. pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a strong young plant in a 9cm square pot.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318933205369,"sku":"Beg012","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-pavonina-dark-form-00-1.jpg?v=1764903624"},{"product_id":"begonia-pustulata","title":"Begonia pustulata","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia pustulata\u003c\/em\u003e originates from Mexico, from the areas around Veracruz and on the Caribbean slopes of the Sierra Madre in Oaxaca. There it grows on clay slopes at altitudes of 400 to 1500m above sea level, often under quite harsh conditions, especially during the dry season.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt grows as a ground cover via a creeping rhizome, eventually forming dense carpets. The leaves, which grow to about 12 cm in length, resemble those of \u003cem\u003eBegonia imperialis\u003c\/em\u003e (with which it is often confused), but have white spots instead of the connected stripes of \u003cem\u003eB. imperialis\u003c\/em\u003e . Furthermore, the leaves of \u003cem\u003eB. pustulata\u003c\/em\u003e are somewhat rounder and larger than those of \u003cem\u003eB. imperialis.\u003c\/em\u003e It belongs to the section \u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003eWeilbachia\u003c\/i\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The leaves are hairy on both sides and have white spots on the upper surface, while the underside is red with green veins. They bear numerous small, upward-pointing pustules resembling pustules (hence \"pustulata\"), each with a reddish hair. The petioles and rhizome are also hairy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eB. pustulata\u003c\/em\u003e blooms with white flowers that stand on long stems high above the leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong young plant in a 7cm square pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318934516089,"sku":"Beg008","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-pustulata-04.jpg?v=1764903704"},{"product_id":"begonia-u639","title":"Begonia U639","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eIndia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: Easy \/ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eMedium\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: Yes \/ \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLimited\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eSuitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium, plant display case, west-facing window, east-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: This undescribed species may be a dark form of \u003cem\u003eBegonia hatacoa.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e U639 is a species that has not yet been scientifically described, which Darrin Norton of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mountainorchids.com\"\u003eMountain Orchids\u003c\/a\u003e in the USA received as a \"weed\" in a shipment of seeds of another begonia from Vietnam.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt has been suggested that \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e U639 is a dark-leaved variety of \u003cem\u003eBegonia hatacoa\u003c\/em\u003e (pers. comm., 2015 Dr. Ching-I Peng), specifically \u003cem\u003eBegonia hatacoa\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003erubrifolia\u003c\/em\u003e . The problem is that \u003cem\u003eBegonia hatacoa\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003erubrifolia\u003c\/em\u003e does not exist. The name has only been mentioned once, in 2006 in issue 73 of the American Begonia Society's magazine \"Begonian.\" No type specimen for this variety has been deposited anywhere; therefore, this is an invalid name ( \u003cspan class=\"aCOpRe\"\u003enomen nudum\u003c\/span\u003e ).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe differences between \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e U639 and \u003cem\u003e*B. hatacoa*\u003c\/em\u003e extend beyond mere leaf color. The growth habit also differs markedly. The nominate form, as well as the accepted variant *var. \u003cem\u003emeisneri*,\u003c\/em\u003e tend to grow with drooping leaves instead of the striking, upright leaves of U639. These differences alone are certainly not sufficient to disqualify this plant from being classified as \u003cem\u003e*B. hatacoa*\u003c\/em\u003e . The flowers, which are very similar to those of *B. \u003cem\u003ehatacoa* in shape and color, further support the conclusion that this is indeed an unusual form of *B.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003ehatacoa\u003c\/em\u003e *.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn nature, there is indeed at least one population of \u003cem\u003e*B. hatacoa\u003c\/em\u003e * that closely resembles the appearance of *B. U639*. In February 2021, Shankar Raman discovered a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.inaturalist.org\/observations\/70561981\"\u003epopulation of plants\u003c\/a\u003e identified as \u003cem\u003e*B. hatacoa*\u003c\/em\u003e in northern India (Meghalaya), near the border with Bangladesh, which look like *B. hatacoa*. These plants grow at altitudes of 400 to 600 meters as lithophytes directly on limestone rocks or in crevices and fissures within these rocks, which are filled with a small amount of soil and moss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe climate there is warm and, due to the annual monsoon, very, very wet. From June to September, daytime temperatures are almost always above 30°C and nighttime temperatures rarely drop below 23°C, accompanied by exceptionally heavy rainfall. The dry season, from November to February, is characterized by strong, cool, and dry northeasterly winds from the Siberian highlands. During this time, daytime temperatures are only around 24°C, and nighttime temperatures cool down to around 12°C. This begonia usually sheds all its leaves during this period and survives as a rhizome.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eBegonia U639 grows with almost vertical, pointed leaves that are glossy dark green to bluish on the upper surface. The undersides of the leaves are deep red with yellowish veins. Their almost vertical growth habit makes them particularly striking. The leaves are borne on short, very finely but densely hairy, sturdy stems that grow from a creeping rhizome. The overall growth habit remains very compact. The leaves reach a length of approximately 12 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e U639 blooms with pretty, pink\/white striped flowers on stems about 20 cm high.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Within the begonias, it belongs to the section \u003cem\u003ePlatycentrum\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 7cm square pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"7cm square pot","offer_id":57350558876025,"sku":"Beg010-7","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm round pot","offer_id":57350558908793,"sku":"Beg011-12","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG09425.jpg?v=1764904194"},{"product_id":"begonia-sericoneura","title":"Begonia sericoneura","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia sericoneura\u003c\/em\u003e originates from Central America (southern Mexico to northern Colombia), where it prefers to grow on limestone hills in seasonally dry tropical forests. It is insensitive to sunlight and drying out, and therefore very well suited as a houseplant for a south- or west-facing window.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt has an unusual growth habit for a begonia. Its rhizome is upright and eventually forms a trunk, which is structured differently from the trunk of typical \"cane-type\" begonias (e.g., \u003cem\u003eB. maculata\u003c\/em\u003e ). It is much thicker and sturdier, allowing it to reach a considerable height over time. Specimens are said to grow up to 3 meters tall. The leaves are downy, especially on the underside, and grow to about 20 cm in length. Young leaves have attractive red veins and a very fresh green color, making them particularly striking. The white flowers are borne on very long stems above the plant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia sericoneura\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the section \u003ci\u003eGireoudia\u003c\/i\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Sometimes you can find a \" \u003cem\u003eBegonia sericoneura\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003elindleyana\" online.\u003c\/em\u003e This variety is not listed in any database, there is no herbarium specimen for it anywhere, and it appears to be completely fabricated.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"9cm square pot","offer_id":56318942970233,"sku":"Beg014a","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"16cm round pot","offer_id":56318943003001,"sku":"Beg014b","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-sericoneura-00.jpg?v=1764904247"},{"product_id":"begonia-escargot-silver","title":"Begonia 'Escargot' (Silver)","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia '\u003c\/em\u003e Escargot' is a \u003cem\u003eB. rex\u003c\/em\u003e cultivar with fantastic white and green leaves featuring a spiral pattern reminiscent of a snail's shell. Very easy to care for and a real eye-catcher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Begonia 'Escargot' is a larger cultivated variety. The leaves grow to about 25 cm in size, and the spiral pattern becomes more pronounced as the leaves grow larger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This 'Silver' form remains somewhat smaller and is less hairy than the classic 'Escargot', but has a more pronounced silvery sheen in its spirals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Plant in a 12cm round pot. Usually 2-3 plants per pot!","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"5cm round pot","offer_id":57350529122681,"sku":"Beg018-5","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm round pot","offer_id":57350529155449,"sku":"Beg018-12","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-Escargot-Silver-03.jpg?v=1764905271"},{"product_id":"begonia-metachroa","title":"Begonia metachroa","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia metachroa\u003c\/em\u003e is a small begonia species from Central America with strongly iridescent leaves.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia metachroa\u003c\/em\u003e is something like the forgotten little sister of the ever-popular \u003cem\u003eBegonia pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e . Like \u003cem\u003eB. pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e , it has strongly metallic dark blue to purple iridescent leaves, but remains significantly smaller, with leaves only up to about 6 cm in size. It grows in very dense, compact cushions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhen \u003cem\u003e*B. metachroa*\u003c\/em\u003e grows in shady conditions, the leaves begin to form iridoplasts after some time. These are highly modified chloroplasts that arrange themselves in a crystal-like lattice, allowing them to capture approximately 10% more light than conventional chloroplasts. A side effect of this arrangement is the strong, metallic blue sheen of the leaves, which is best observed from a specific angle in the dark with a flashlight. Even without such \"tricks,\" the effect is visible; the leaves shimmer beautifully greenish to blue, especially in indirect daylight. Iridoplasts are only formed in low light conditions. \u003cem\u003eIf *B. metachroa*\u003c\/em\u003e receives enough light, the leaves simply retain their normal green to bronze coloration.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOur plants grow in relatively light colors, which is why the blue tint isn't always very pronounced. Fortunately, the color change happens quite quickly, so you should be able to observe this effect at home after just a few weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is very difficult to find information about this species. Officially, \u003cem\u003e*Begonia metachroa*\u003c\/em\u003e is a synonym for \u003cem\u003e*Begonia involucrata*\u003c\/em\u003e , which occurs in Central America but bears little resemblance to the \u003cem\u003e*Begonia metachroa\u003c\/em\u003e * cultivated in the wild. The name \u003cem\u003e*Begonia involucrata*\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003e*purpurascens*\u003c\/em\u003e is also used for this plant. Furthermore, the plant we know as \"Metachroa\" may not even be a true species. Some authors suggest it is a hybrid of unknown origin, as it does not appear to flower.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Be that as it may, it is beautiful and another great, iridescent variety that is also easy to care for.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"7cm square pot","offer_id":56318979473785,"sku":"Beg022a","price":34.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG07159.jpg?v=1764905842"},{"product_id":"begonia-sizemoreae","title":"Begonia sizemoreae","description":"When fully grown \u003cem\u003e, Begonia sizemoreae\u003c\/em\u003e is certainly one of the most impressive of all begonias!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It originates from Vietnam, where it grows at altitudes of 200 to 900 meters above sea level on shady slopes of earth or rock. Within the genus \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e , it is classified in the section \u003cem\u003ePlatycentrum\u003c\/em\u003e , a most likely polyphyletic (i.e., non-natural) grouping of different species that are not actually closely related.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eB. sizemoreae\u003c\/em\u003e has a creeping but aboveground rhizome from which leaves emerge at short intervals on long red stems. The leaves grow to over 30 cm in length and are covered with numerous transparent hairs. They are also bullate, meaning they are deeply wrinkled, and exhibit a light\/dark pattern within these wrinkles, as well as a green stripe without a dark pattern running down the center of the leaf between the two dark bands.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWhen \u003cem\u003e*B. sizemoreae*\u003c\/em\u003e grows in shady conditions, the leaves eventually begin to form iridoplasts. These are highly modified chloroplasts that arrange themselves in a crystal-like lattice, allowing them to capture approximately 10% more light than conventional chloroplasts. A side effect of this arrangement is the strong, metallic blue sheen of the leaves, which is best observed from a specific angle in the dark with a flashlight. Even without such \"tricks,\" the effect is visible; the leaves shimmer beautifully greenish to blue, especially in indirect daylight. Iridoplasts are only formed in low light conditions. If \u003cem\u003e*B. sizemoreae*\u003c\/em\u003e receives enough light, the leaves simply retain their normal green to bronze coloration.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOur plants grow in relatively light colors, which is why the blue tint isn't always very pronounced. Fortunately, the color change happens quite quickly, so you should be able to observe this effect at home after just a few weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flowers of \u003cem\u003eB. sizemoreae\u003c\/em\u003e are delicate pink in color and are formed on long stems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"12cm round pot","offer_id":56318988419449,"sku":"Beg023-12","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG07334-1.jpg?v=1764906418"},{"product_id":"begonia-escargot","title":"Begonia 'Escargot'","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia '\u003c\/em\u003e Escargot' is a \u003cem\u003eB. rex\u003c\/em\u003e cultivar with fantastic white and green leaves featuring a spiral pattern reminiscent of a snail's shell. The leaves and petioles are densely covered with pink to red hairs. Very easy to care for and a real eye-catcher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Begonia 'Escargot' is a larger cultivated variety. The leaves grow to about 25 cm in size, and the spiral pattern becomes more pronounced as the leaves grow larger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Plant in a 12cm round pot. Usually 2-3 plants per pot!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318997627257,"sku":"Beg025","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG07882.jpg?v=1764907064"},{"product_id":"begonia-incarnata-metallica","title":"Begonia incarnata (Begonia metallica)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia incarnata\u003c\/em\u003e, also known by the synonym \u003cem\u003eBegonia metallica\u003c\/em\u003e, is a shrubby species from southern Mexico.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnder ideal conditions, it can grow up to about 1.5 meters tall, but usually remains smaller. The leaves are glossy medium green on top with dark, sunken veins. The veins on the underside are beautifully red. The leaf margin is lobed, and both the upper and lower surfaces of the leaf are covered with short hairs. The hairs are sparse on the upper side, but significantly denser on the underside. It is said that the leaves look like embossed silk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe growth habit is upright. The flowers are pink with red hairs on the buds and appear in summer and autumn. It is an easy-care species.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWithin the Begonia genus, it is classified in the section Knesebeckia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a plant approximately 20-30 cm tall in a 9cm square pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318999298425,"sku":"Beg026","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG08108.jpg?v=1764907210"},{"product_id":"begonia-black-magic","title":"Begonia 'Black Magic'","description":"There are some begonias with very dark leaves, for example Begonia 'Black Fang', Begonia 'Mamba' or Begonia 'Black Velvet'. However, they all have one thing in common: they are unfortunately not truly black.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The new variety 'Black Magic' is different! Depending on the light, its highly glossy leaves are velvety deep green and very dark red to truly black. Combined with its beautiful silky sheen and the tiny hairs that look like spines, it's guaranteed to attract attention. Certainly one of the most beautiful black begonias.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is an upright-growing stem begonia and reaches a height of about 60 cm. The leaves are narrow and pointed with serrated edges. They are bright red underneath. The stems and flowers are also red.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a plant approximately 30 cm tall with several stems in a 12 cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318999560569,"sku":"Beg027","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG08051.jpg?v=1764907234"},{"product_id":"begonia-corallina-tamaya","title":"Begonia corallina 'Tamaya'","description":"A very beautiful form of this popular species, it looks like a small tree. The leaves are speckled with white, the flowers are pinkish-red and hang downwards.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia corallina,\u003c\/em\u003e also known as coral begonia, originates from South America and has been cultivated for a very long time for its attractive appearance and used as a houseplant and (in warmer regions) as a garden plant. The species itself is controversial because it is unclear whether it is itself a hybrid of several species that have been crossbred by humans. Due to its long history as an ornamental plant, countless cultivars exist.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe form known as 'Tamaya' is not a separate cultivar, but simply a particular pruning technique. To create a \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tamaya', woody stems are cut from very old, large mother plants and re-rooted. They then sprout again and resemble a small tree. A special feature is that they retain this shape for a long time, requiring no special care or pruning to maintain it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a plant approximately 30 to 40 cm tall in a 9 cm pot. Extra thick stems!","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318999724409,"sku":"Beg028","price":16.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG08112.jpg?v=1764907259"},{"product_id":"begonia-benigo-pink-polka-dot","title":"Begonia Benigo 'Pink Polka Dot'","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e Benigo 'Pink Polka Dot' is a very easy-to-care-for, shrub-like hybrid. Its oblong leaves are dark green with numerous pretty pink dots. The undersides of the leaves are red. It has a rather bushy growth habit and branches slightly. The flowers are pink and hang in small clusters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong young plant in a 7cm square pot. Height at least 15cm.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319012340089,"sku":"Beg029","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG08325.jpg?v=1764908087"},{"product_id":"begonia-arabian-sunset","title":"Begonia 'Arabian Sunset'","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription follows\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note: We previously sold this variety under the name Begonia 'Black Angel'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a multi-stemmed plant, at least 25 cm tall, in a 12 cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319013290361,"sku":"Beg030","price":17.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG08101.jpg?v=1764908154"},{"product_id":"begonia-lucerna-corallina","title":"Begonia 'Lucerna' (Begonia corallina lucerna)","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia corallina,\u003c\/em\u003e also known as coral begonia, originates from South America and has long been cultivated for its attractive appearance and used as a houseplant and (in warmer regions) as a garden plant. The species itself is controversial because it is unclear whether it is itself a hybrid of several species crossbred by humans. Due to its long history as an ornamental plant, countless cultivars exist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The variety known as 'Lucerna' has particularly large, broad leaves with small white spots, which are tinged with a delicate red underside. Its flowers are pink to red, and its stems are green. This very robust variety can grow to over 1 meter tall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a plant approximately 30 to 40 cm tall in a 12 cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319015453049,"sku":"Beg033","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG08358.jpg?v=1764908399"},{"product_id":"begonia-taconite","title":"Begonia 'Taconite'","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Taconite' is a spectacular begonia cultivar with intensely iridescent leaves. Offered in Europe for the first time!\u003cem\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This cultivar was selected by Tim Anderson (Fairchild Tropical Garden, Florida, USA). It has beautiful, dark foliage with a subtle pattern and a rich red underside. Its most striking feature, however, is its very strong blue iridescence. In our experience, this is even more pronounced than in the well-known \u003cem\u003eBegonia pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e !\u003cbr\u003e It shines a rich dark blue, rather than light blue like \u003cem\u003eB. pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Furthermore, it grows quite large very quickly. The leaves can reach up to 30 cm in length and 20 cm in width.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"7cm square pot","offer_id":56319021187449,"sku":"Beg034-7","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/20210820_134535.jpg?v=1764908731"},{"product_id":"begonia-polygonoides","title":"Begonia polygonoides","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia polygonoides\u003c\/em\u003e is an unusual begonia species from West Africa. It grows as a hanging plant, similar to orchids, on trees (epiphyte) and has thick, almost succulent leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Unlike \u003cem\u003eBegonia elaeagnifolia,\u003c\/em\u003e it has elongated leaves and initially green, later red stems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is rather slow growing and is very suitable as a hanging plant for terrarium backgrounds but also as a houseplant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It blooms whitish to pink with many small flowers, and the trunks become woody over time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Within the begonias, it belongs to the section \u003cem\u003eTetraphila\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive 2 to 3 well-rooted cuttings in a 7cm pot with new growth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319025807737,"sku":"Beg035","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG09379.jpg?v=1764908875"},{"product_id":"begonia-burkillii-silver-edge","title":"Begonia burkillii 'Silver Edge'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eIndia\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eEasy \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eMedium\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eYes \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLimited\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium, plant display case, west-facing window, east-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: This species is dioecious, meaning that male and female plants exist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia burkillii\u003c\/em\u003e (often incorrectly spelled with only one L as \"burkilii\") originates from the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, located in the far northeast of the country. It was cultivated by Rekha Morris during her perilous collecting expeditions into the strictly restricted areas of Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh shares a disputed border with China to the north along the McMahon Line, which is a military exclusion zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia burkillii\u003c\/em\u003e grows in the foothills of the Himalayas at altitudes of 300 to 1100 meters. The climate there is temperate, frost-free, and very wet due to the annual monsoon. From June to September, daytime temperatures are almost always above 30°C and nighttime temperatures rarely drop below 23°C, accompanied by exceptionally heavy rainfall. The dry season, from November to February, is characterized by strong, cool, and dry northeasterly winds from the Siberian Plateau. During this time, daytime temperatures are only around 24°C, and nighttime temperatures cool down to around 12°C. At higher elevations, where \u003cem\u003eBegonia burkillii\u003c\/em\u003e primarily grows, it is somewhat cooler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia burkillii\u003c\/em\u003e is a rather unusual species. It was formerly classified in the section \u003cem\u003eSphenanthera\u003c\/em\u003e , which is no longer considered a separate section but rather a subsection of \u003cem\u003ePetermannia\u003c\/em\u003e . Plants in this (sub)section are distinguished by their fruits, which, unlike those of other begonias, do not dry out completely and then open to disperse the seeds by wind. Instead, they remain closed and fleshy, so that they are eaten by animals, which then excrete the digested seeds. \u003cem\u003eBegonia burkillii\u003c\/em\u003e has a second peculiarity: it is dioecious (having separate male and female plants). Most other begonias are monoecious, meaning the same plant can produce both male and female flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe leaf pattern of this species is quite variable, and in nature, very differently looking individuals grow right next to each other in the same population. The \"Silver Edge\" form is a single clone with a fixed pattern. One half of the leaf is always darkly patterned (and exhibits strong \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/das-geheimnis-der-blauen-blaetter-irideszenz-und-strukturfarben-bei-pflanzen\/\"\u003eiridescence\u003c\/a\u003e in low light), while the other half is mint green. But it's not just the leaves that are beautiful in this form; the petioles also display a contrasting striped pattern. The flowers are also lovely to look at; they are light pink and quite large for a begonia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e Since \"Silver Edge\" is a clone, meaning all specimens come from the same plant, they are all the same sex, namely \u003cstrong\u003efemale\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIf you wish to propagate them via seed or crossbreeding, you will need to find a suitable male plant. Plants of the \" \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/begonia-burkillii-dark-form\/\"\u003eDark Form\u003c\/a\u003e \" clone are \u003cstrong\u003emale\u003c\/strong\u003e and available in our shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319029838201,"sku":"Beg037","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/20220121_175221.jpg?v=1764908997"},{"product_id":"begonia-midnight-magic","title":"Begonia 'Midnight Magic'","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia '\u003c\/em\u003e Midnight Magic' is a \u003cem\u003eB. rex\u003c\/em\u003e cultivar with fantastic, dark green leaves featuring red undersides and dense, red hairs. It also displays a bluish to violet iridescence in low light. Very easy to care for and a real eye-catcher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia '\u003c\/em\u003e Midnight Magic' is a larger cultivated variety. The leaves grow to about 25 cm in size.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"14cm round pot","offer_id":56319037079929,"sku":"Beg040-14","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-Midnight-Magic-5.jpg?v=1764909387"},{"product_id":"begonia-listada","title":"Begonia listada","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eBrazil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEasy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Medium \/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eSuitable as a houseplant?: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eYes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Limited \/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eterrarium, plant display case, west-facing window, east-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: Small, easy to care for and very unique as a houseplant!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia listada\u003c\/em\u003e originates from Brazil, but its exact origin is unknown.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt grows semi-creeping, semi-upright with stems up to 30 cm tall. It can grow taller on rough surfaces like wood or cork, as it climbs them. All parts of the plant are quite hairy. The leaves grow to about 10 cm long and 4 cm wide and are predominantly grayish-green or, depending on growing conditions, almost black. A very striking, vertical, neon-green stripe runs across the center. The undersides of the leaves are deep red and also have a green central stripe. The leaves are noticeably thick and fleshy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flowers are white.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the \u003cem\u003ePritzelia\u003c\/em\u003e section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong, flowering-ready plant in a 12cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319053889913,"sku":"Beg049","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-listada-01.jpg?v=1764910582"},{"product_id":"begonia-thiemei","title":"Begonia thiemei","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eHonduras, Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEasy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Medium \/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eSuitable as a houseplant?: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eYes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Limited \/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium, plant display case, west-facing window, east-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: Grows impressively large and can also thrive in shady locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia thiemei\u003c\/em\u003e originates from Mexico and Honduras and often grows there in very shady places in the undergrowth, mostly near small streams at altitudes of 100 to 900m above sea level.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIts very thick rhizome can grow upright, but usually remains flat on the ground and becomes woody over time. The leaves are palmate, with 7 to 10 leaflets. The individual leaflets have serrated edges and are dark green and highly glossy. Each leaflet can grow up to 25 cm long, and an entire leaf can then reach a diameter of over 50 cm. The undersides of the leaves are pale red. This, along with its size, distinguishes it from \u003cem\u003eBegonia carolineifolia\u003c\/em\u003e . The leaves are borne on very long petioles (up to 80 cm), and this begonia can grow to over 2.5 m tall. However, as a houseplant, it remains significantly smaller.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With its leaves, it resembles \u003cem\u003eBegonia luxurians\u003c\/em\u003e , but is dark green instead of light green and is also much easier to care for, making it very suitable as a houseplant for semi-shaded to shady spots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flowers are greenish-white and are borne on flower stalks up to 2m high.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt belongs to the \u003cem\u003eGireoudia\u003c\/em\u003e section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong young plant in a 9cm pot. Approximately 10-15cm tall.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319054414201,"sku":"Beg050","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-thiemei-01.jpg?v=1764910611"},{"product_id":"begonia-taiwaniana","title":"Begonia taiwaniana","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eTaiwan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEasy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Medium \/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eSuitable as a houseplant?: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eYes \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLimited\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium, plant display case, west-facing window, east-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: Delicate and very vigorous species. White spots only present on young plants. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia taiwaniana\u003c\/em\u003e is a small standard begonia from Taiwan. As a young plant, it has white-speckled leaves. Larger plants unfortunately lose the white spots, but their growth habit and leaf shape change. They then grow more horizontally, the leaves become very long and narrow, and they are arranged in two rows, giving them a fern-like appearance! Regular pruning keeps it small and helps it retain its spots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Their flowers are drooping and pink to rose-colored.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt can be kept both in a terrarium and as a houseplant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the \u003cem\u003ePlatycentrum section.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 7cm pot, approximately 10 to 20cm tall.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319065391481,"sku":"Beg052","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-taiwaniana-01.jpg?v=1764911719"},{"product_id":"begonia-variegata-ex-masoniana-var-maculata","title":"Begonia variegata (ex masoniana var. maculata)","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia variegata\u003c\/em\u003e was only described as a new species in 2005. It originates from northern Vietnam, where it grows at altitudes of 100 to 800m above sea level on shady earthen or rocky slopes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It was formerly known as \u003cem\u003eBegonia masoniana\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003emaculata\u003c\/em\u003e , but it differs from \u003cem\u003eB. masoniana\u003c\/em\u003e in some quite distinct characteristics and was therefore described as a separate species.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe specific epithet \" \u003cem\u003evariegata\u003c\/em\u003e \" can be somewhat confusing, as it is mostly used nowadays for plants with a mutation in which chlorophyll is missing in parts of the leaf (\"variegated\"). However, \u003cem\u003eBegonia variegata\u003c\/em\u003e does not have this mutation, and its name refers to the original meaning of \" \u003cem\u003evariegata\u003c\/em\u003e ,\" which is simply \"variegated.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia variegata\u003c\/em\u003e has a creeping, above-ground rhizome from which leaves grow at short intervals on long, very hairy stems. The leaves reach a size of approximately 20 cm and are strongly bullate, meaning they are covered with numerous small, pointed bumps. A single pink hair sits atop each bump. Both the leaf margins and broad areas around the main veins are a contrasting dark red. This pattern and hairiness distinguish it from the more familiar \u003cem\u003eBegonia masoniana\u003c\/em\u003e (also known as 'Iron Cross'). The hairs on \u003cem\u003eB. variegata\u003c\/em\u003e are pink to red and very dense, while those on \u003cem\u003eB. masoniana\u003c\/em\u003e are sparser and more transparent. The dark markings on the leaves of \u003cem\u003eB. variegata\u003c\/em\u003e are dark red, bold, and broad, whereas in \u003cem\u003eB. masoniana\u003c\/em\u003e they are fainter, black to brown, and considerably narrower. The two species also differ in the details of their flowers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe flowers of \u003cem\u003eB. variegata\u003c\/em\u003e are greenish-white and rather small.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is assigned to the section \u003cem\u003eCoelocentrum\u003c\/em\u003e within the genus \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a very strong plant in a 12cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319067128185,"sku":"Beg053","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-variegata-02.jpg?v=1764911817"},{"product_id":"begonia-cleopatrae","title":"Begonia cleopatrae","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia cleopatrae\u003c\/em\u003e originates from the Philippine island of Palawan and is found there only on a single, remote mountain, the \"Needle of Cleopatra\" (Mt. Cleopatra's Needle) at an altitude of approximately 400 m, after which it is named.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The ascent of Mt. Cleopatra's Needle is described as a \"challenging trek for serious mountaineers\" and takes 3-4 days. The route involves numerous river crossings, traversing boulders, and passing through one of the most biodiverse forests in the Philippines. \u003cem\u003eBegonia cleopatrae\u003c\/em\u003e was only described as a new species in 2010.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIts leaves are rounded, hairless, and distinctly thickened, almost succulent. The upper surface of the leaves is pale green with a characteristic black marking that always leaves a continuous, vertical line across the center. The underside of the leaves is pale red. It has strikingly long, also red, petioles. It grows flat against vertical rocks, the leaves pressing themselves tightly against the rock. Its rhizome is remarkably long, suggesting a creeping habit compared to the shorter rhizomes of most other species in its section. When cultivated in a pot, however, it has a more compact growth habit. It can be kept in a terrarium or indoors and, despite its rarity, is not particularly demanding.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flowers of \u003cem\u003eB. cleopatrae\u003c\/em\u003e are especially beautiful when unopened. The flower buds and stems are bright red and then turn pink after opening.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is assigned to the section \u003cem\u003eDiploclinium\u003c\/em\u003e within the genus \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong plant in a 5cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319070077305,"sku":"Beg054","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-cleopatrae-05.jpg?v=1764912102"},{"product_id":"begonia-longipetiolata","title":"Begonia longipetiolata","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eWest Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eEasy \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eMedium\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eYes \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLimited\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium, plant display case, west-facing window, east-facing window\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: One of the larger epiphytic begonias from Africa with very beautiful, round inflorescences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia longipetiolata\u003c\/em\u003e originates from tropical West Africa and is quite large and very robust for an epiphytic begonia. It resembles its close relative \u003cem\u003eB. elaeagnifolia\u003c\/em\u003e (better known as \u003cem\u003eB.\u003c\/em\u003e 'schulzei') but has significantly more flowers and grows much larger. Its leaves reach about 15 cm in length and 4 to 5 cm in width and are slightly thickened, almost succulent. Along the leaf margins, they have a row of irregular red to brown spots. It grows as a climber and can reach a height of about 1 meter. It can also be grown in a hanging configuration. Larger plants branch extensively and form dense clumps.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTheir flower clusters are very unusual for begonias. The rare female flowers usually appear singly or in pairs and are quite ordinary. The male flower clusters, however, consist of dense, rounded racemes that can comprise over 70 individual flowers. Larger plants often have dozens of these flower clusters simultaneously and, under good conditions, bloom continuously. The individual flowers have a pinkish-white gradient and striking yellow stamens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eB. longipetiolata\u003c\/em\u003e is very similar to \u003cem\u003eB. squamulosa\u003c\/em\u003e , but unlike the latter, it has more compact and differently structured inflorescences. The simplest distinguishing feature between the two species is the unopened male flowers. In \u003cem\u003eB. squamulosa\u003c\/em\u003e , these are round, while in \u003cem\u003eB. longipetiolata\u003c\/em\u003e they are flattened.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the \u003cem\u003eTetraphila section.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 7cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319082889593,"sku":"Beg057","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-longipetiolata-07.jpg?v=1764913154"},{"product_id":"begonia-silver-lace","title":"Begonia 'Silver Lace'","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Lace' is a medium-sized \u003cem\u003eBegonia rex\u003c\/em\u003e cultivar with almost entirely silvery-white leaves. Only at the edges and in the center of the leaves do small spots of the dark leaf surface show through. The undersides of the leaves are red. Especially in young plants and with fresh leaves, the white parts of the leaves have a slight pinkish tinge, and the dark areas display a beautiful turquoise iridescence.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Lace' grows to a total height of approximately 30 to 40 cm, with individual leaves remaining quite small for a \u003cem\u003eB. rex\u003c\/em\u003e cultivar, measuring about 10 x 6 cm. The leaf stalks are comparatively long, and it grows as a dense bush.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong young plant in a 9cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319117328761,"sku":"Beg064","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-Silver-Lace-08.jpg?v=1764915218"},{"product_id":"begonia-black-knight","title":"Begonia 'Black Knight'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Knight' is a compact but large-leaved \u003cem\u003eBegonia rex\u003c\/em\u003e cultivar and (at least for me) also the most beautiful. In mature plants, the leaves are almost completely velvety black with a circumferential ring of white dots. Young plants and fresh leaves still have a pronounced green coloration between the dots, which disappears in larger specimens. The leaves have a slightly three-dimensional structure with a serrated edge. They are red underneath and sparsely hairy on both sides. Overall, it grows to about 30 to 40cm tall. The individual leaves reach a size of approx. 20x15cm, making them quite large. The petioles are red, short, strong and heavily hairy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Black Knight' only reveals its full splendor in a dark room and when illuminated with a flashlight. When grown in low light, it develops a pronounced blue to purple iridescence, which is in no way inferior to the luster of the famous \"peacock begonia\" (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/begonia-pavonina-dark-form\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has large, pink to red flowers which usually appear in groups of four per flower stalk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a strong young plant in a 9cm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319117427065,"sku":"Beg065","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-Black-Knight-04.jpg?v=1764915248"},{"product_id":"begonia-u485","title":"Begonia U485","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e U485 is a previously unidentified or undescribed begonia species, which has been assigned collection number 485 by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.begonias.org\/unidentified-species-list\/\"\u003eAmerican Begonia Society\u003c\/a\u003e . Nothing is known about its origin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Its appearance and flowers closely resemble a Rex begonia cultivar, and it is possibly a hybrid. Its rapid, vigorous growth also supports this. Larger specimens are well-suited as houseplants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The leaves are dark gray with serrated edges and very fine, white dots reminiscent of the night sky. It exhibits a strong, dark blue iridescence when growing in low light. It reaches a height of approximately 30 cm with leaves measuring about 15 x 10 cm. The undersides of the leaves and the petioles are red and covered with reddish hairs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flowers are large and range in color from pink to red.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It probably belongs to the section \u003cem\u003ePlatycentrum\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a strong young plant in a 10.5 cm pot. Please treat these small plants like terrarium plants initially and keep them in high humidity.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319117787513,"sku":"Beg066","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-U485-05.jpg?v=1764915279"},{"product_id":"begonia-cathayana","title":"Begonia cathayana","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eChina (Yunnan, Guangxi), Vietnam\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEasy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Medium \/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eYes \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLimited\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium, west-facing window, east-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: Beautifully patterned natural form with velvety, hairy leaves. Also suitable as a houseplant, to a limited extent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis begonia originates from southwestern China (parts of the Yunnan and Guangxi provinces) and northern Vietnam. It grows in a subtropical rather than a full tropical climate and at altitudes of 900 to 1500 meters. Therefore, it copes better with drier and cooler conditions than many other spectacularly patterned begonia species from Southeast Asia. Larger specimens may thus be suitable as houseplants if they can be provided with high humidity.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia cathayana\u003c\/em\u003e is a standard begonia that grows to about 60 cm tall. It branches extensively and eventually forms a very attractive, compact bush. All parts of the plant are densely covered with velvety, pinkish hairs. Its leaves have a dark green base color with a striking, encircling light green ring and red veins. When growing in low light, the contrast becomes even more pronounced, and the base color of the leaf can become almost black, further intensifying the effect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The pattern from the top is continued on the underside, albeit in slightly different colors. The base color is red, with a light green ring around it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It blooms very profusely and has white to light pink flowers. The flower buds are also very hairy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the section \u003cem\u003ePlatycentrum\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a strong young plant in a 7cm pot. These young plants still require high humidity. Therefore, please keep them in a terrarium or plant display case initially, rather than as a houseplant.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319118606713,"sku":"Beg068","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-cathayana-07.jpg?v=1764915338"},{"product_id":"begonia-aff-aiensis","title":"Begonia aff. aiensis","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eSarawak, Borneo*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEasy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Medium \/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eYes \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLimited\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium, west-facing window, east-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: Resembles \u003cem\u003eBegonia aiensis\u003c\/em\u003e , but is definitely different. Possibly a hybrid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e[porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This begonia of unknown origin resembles a mature \u003cem\u003eBegonia aiensis\u003c\/em\u003e (better known as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/begonia-sp-delok\/\"\u003esp. 'Delok'\u003c\/a\u003e ) in appearance, but grows significantly larger. The flowers also differ considerably. It may be a natural hybrid from the same area where \u003cem\u003eB. aiensis\u003c\/em\u003e was found, or even an unidentified (or unregistered) Rex begonia cultivar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The leaves of young plants are mostly white, with black markings along the main veins. On larger plants, the white markings diminish, forming stripes and spots, while the dark areas become more pronounced. These dark areas also exhibit a strong blue iridescence. It grows upright but remains compact, reaching a height of approximately 40 cm.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWith proper fertilization, it grows very quickly and rapidly fills its pot. It may also be suitable as a houseplant in a sheltered location.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Their flowers are pink.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong young plant in a 7cm pot. These young plants still require high humidity. Therefore, please keep them in a terrarium or plant display case initially, rather than as a houseplant.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319124603257,"sku":"Beg072","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-aff.-aiensis-04.jpg?v=1764915916"},{"product_id":"mumtaz-rajah-x-goegoensis","title":"Begonia 'Mumtaz' (rajah ✕ goegoensis)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eHybrid\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEasy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Medium \/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eYes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Limited \/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium, west-facing window, east-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eSpecial features: Slow-growing but robust hybrid from two great parent species. Grows to a large size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mumtaz' is a hybrid of \u003cem\u003eBegonia rajah\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBegonia goegoensis\u003c\/em\u003e . It exhibits the characteristics of both parent species. The leaves are large and round like those of \u003cem\u003eBegonia goegoensis\u003c\/em\u003e , but display the coloration and three-dimensional structure of \u003cem\u003eBegonia rajah\u003c\/em\u003e . Its velvety, reddish base color is particularly striking.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It grows rather slowly, but is very robust and, as a larger plant, is also very well suited as a houseplant. It will take several years, but 'Mumtaz' reaches an impressive size. The leaves grow to over 20 cm in diameter, and the entire plant can become more than a meter wide and about 50 cm tall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a strong young plant in a 9cm pot. These young plants are still somewhat delicate, so initially keep them in a plant display case and gradually acclimate them to room conditions.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319124701561,"sku":"Beg073","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-Mumtaz-02.jpg?v=1764915941"},{"product_id":"begonia-dregei","title":"Begonia dregei","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eSouth Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEasy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Medium \/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eSuitable as a houseplant?: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eYes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Limited \/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eWest-facing window, East-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: \"Bonsai begonia\". Develops a thickened stem (caudex) over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia dregei\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly variable begonia species from South Africa. In nature, populations exist with large and small leaves, thin and thick stems, and also different leaf shapes. Because of this great diversity, it was previously described under several names, or subspecies and different forms were distinguished. For example, it is also known as \u003cem\u003eBegonia partita\u003c\/em\u003e . However, the (currently) only correct name for all forms is simply \u003cem\u003eBegonia partita\u003c\/em\u003e . \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/scontent.fdtm2-2.fna.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/291273293_394400959335528_670907773435133411_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105\u0026amp;ccb=1-7\u0026amp;_nc_sid=e3f864\u0026amp;_nc_ohc=NpzqYagIXvgAX9pBxgz\u0026amp;_nc_ht=scontent.fdtm2-2.fna\u0026amp;oh=00_AfDD9k1CrA-hK57Lbp4t5dIeq23xCV37ldX4mEib78iX4w\u0026amp;oe=64656020\"\u003eThis image\u003c\/a\u003e shows a selection of \u003cem\u003eBegonia dregei\u003c\/em\u003e leaves from different populations!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe variety we offer here has particularly small, strongly three-lobed leaves. The main veins of the leaves turn reddish on the upper surface in bright light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia dregei\u003c\/em\u003e is not only highly variable but also unusual in other ways. It grows on the east coast of South Africa in seasonally dry areas and survives the particularly hot and dry months leafless. It stores water and nutrients for this dry period in its thickened stem. Regular pruning encourages the formation of this caudex, creating a \"bonsai\" begonia. If left unpruned, it becomes a sprawling subshrub and can grow quite large!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia dregei\u003c\/em\u003e has white flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the \u003cem\u003eAugusti\u003c\/em\u003e a section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong young plant with several stems in a 9cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319144755577,"sku":"Beg075","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-dregei-01.jpg?v=1764916163"},{"product_id":"begonia-malipoensis-white-snow-hemsleyana-x-versicolor","title":"Begonia ✕ malipoensis 'White Snow' (B. hemsleyana ✕ versicolor)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eMalipo County, Yunnan, China\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEasy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Medium \/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eYes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Limited \/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eWest-facing window, East-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: Natural hybrid with a beautiful pattern and exceptional leaf shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e ✕ \u003cem\u003emalipoensis\u003c\/em\u003e is a natural hybrid of \u003cem\u003eBegonia hemsleyana\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/begonia-versicolor\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia versicolor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e . A small population of these hybrid plants exists in Malipo County, in the southeast of the Chinese province of Yunnan. These hybrids are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/phytokeys.pensoft.net\/article\/50805\/zoom\/fig\/112\/\"\u003ehighly variable in appearance\u003c\/a\u003e , sometimes exhibiting characteristics of one parent species, sometimes those of the other. From this population, a particularly beautiful plant with heavily speckled leaves was selected and named ' \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ahs.ac.cn\/EN\/Y2001\/V28\/I2\/186\"\u003eWhite Snow\u003c\/a\u003e '. This is the variety we offer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It has lobed leaves, about 15 to 20 cm long, with a dense, silvery-white pattern. It grows quickly and vigorously, reaching about 60 cm in height and width (without support). Over time, it forms extensive clumps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a young plant, 20 to 30cm tall, in a 9cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319144886649,"sku":"Beg077","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-malipoensis-02.jpg?v=1764916216"},{"product_id":"begonia-rajah","title":"Begonia Rajah","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eTerengganu (Malaysia), Sumatra\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eEasy \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eMedium\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eYes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Limited \/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium, west-facing window, east-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: Slow-growing but rather robust species with almost succulent leaves. Grows to a large size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia rajah\u003c\/em\u003e originates from the southern Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. It grows on rocky slopes or directly on rocks and has an unusual growth habit. It presses its leaves flat against the rocky surface, allowing condensation to collect beneath them, thus reducing water loss through evaporation. The leaves are hard and waxy on the upper surface, another adaptation to prevent desiccation. These characteristics indicate that it comes from a seasonally dry climate.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt grows rather slowly, but is truly robust and, as a larger plant, is also very well suited as a houseplant. It will take several years, but \u003cem\u003eBegonia rajah\u003c\/em\u003e reaches an impressive size. The leaves reach about 20 cm in diameter, and the entire plant can grow to be 60 to 80 cm wide and 30 cm high. The base color of the leaves is a dark reddish-brown with light green veins. Fresh leaves are initially bright red. The veins are sunken, and the leaf surface between the veins is raised (bullate).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It blooms with pink flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e She belongs to the \u003cem\u003eJackia\u003c\/em\u003e section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong young plant in a 7cm pot. These young plants are still somewhat delicate, so initially keep them in a plant display case and gradually acclimate them to room conditions.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319147049337,"sku":"Beg079","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-rajah-02.jpg?v=1764916395"},{"product_id":"begonia-scabrida","title":"Begonia scabrida","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eOrigin: \u003cstrong\u003eNorthern Venezuela\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eEasy \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eMedium\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eYes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Limited \/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium, west-facing window, east-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: Fast-growing and robust, but you need a bit of finesse to achieve the best leaf color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia scabrida\u003c\/em\u003e grows on shady, rocky slopes in the 600-1000m high hills of northern Venezuela. It reaches a height of about 60cm and branches extensively. The leaves are dark green, turning brown to dark gray in low light and shimmering like brushed metal. The numerous veins are sunken, giving the leaf a delicate appearance. Both the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves are covered in reddish hairs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It grows surprisingly fast and is quite robust, making it very suitable as a houseplant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It blooms with numerous white flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the \u003cem\u003ePritzelia\u003c\/em\u003e section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong young plant in a 7cm pot, approximately 20 to 30cm tall.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319147409785,"sku":"Beg080","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-scabrida-NEU-01.jpg?v=1764916418"},{"product_id":"begonia-u681-sp-china","title":"Begonia U681 (Spanish: China)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eYunnan (China)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eCare: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEasy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Medium \/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eYes \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLimited\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium, west-facing window, east-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: Fast-growing but somewhat delicate. Larger plants are also suitable as houseplants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis begonia from the southern Chinese province of Yunnan grows remarkably fast, forming a dense, compact bush. It reaches a height of about 30 cm. The individual leaves remain quite small, measuring 7 to 9 cm in length and 5 to 6 cm in width. The base color is light green with reddish veins and white spots, which often merge into stripes. In low light, it exhibits a faint blue iridescence. The leaf margins are covered with individual, long hairs. The leaf stalks are also hairy.\u003cem\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Larger plants are also suitable as houseplants. However, the specimens we currently offer were grown under terrarium conditions and should therefore initially be kept in a terrarium or plant display case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It blooms with white flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong young plant in a 7cm pot, approximately 10 to 15cm tall.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319147475321,"sku":"Beg081","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-U681-sp.-China-02.jpg?v=1764916438"},{"product_id":"begonia-soli-mutata","title":"Begonia soli-mutata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eArea around Itaperuna, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cstrong\u003eYes\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Limited \/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium, west-facing window, east-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: Slow-growing species, adapted to arid regions, with beautiful leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e This begonia originates from Brazil, specifically from the area around the city of Itaperuna in the state of Rio de Janeiro. There, it is warm year-round and at least periodically very dry. This begonia has several adaptations to this aridity: its leaves are thickened and hairy, which protects them from evaporation, and its flat, prostrate growth habit, in which the leaves are pressed to the ground, helps to retain moisture beneath them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp\u003eThe leaves are a desaturated dark green, appearing black in the right light. The main veins are highlighted in a light green. The upper leaf surface is covered with numerous small bullae (bumps) bearing reddish hairs. The undersides of the leaves are light green and reddish and even more densely hairy. The leaves grow to about 18 cm long and 10 to 12 cm wide. They are held horizontally (if the plant is able to do so), just above the ground, creating a miniature greenhouse effect that allows condensation to collect underneath them in nature. \u003cem\u003eBegonia soli-mutata\u003c\/em\u003e has a creeping growth habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e The flowers of \u003cem\u003eB. soli-muatata\u003c\/em\u003e are borne on flower stalks up to 30 cm tall and are about 1 cm in size and white. Without flower stalks, it only grows to about 5 to 10 cm tall if its leaves are allowed to spread out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e It belongs to the \u003cem\u003ePritzelia\u003c\/em\u003e section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e [\/expand]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"6cm round pot","offer_id":56319371805049,"sku":"Beg083-6","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10cm round pot","offer_id":56319371837817,"sku":"Beg083","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-soli-mutata-01.jpg?v=1764917635"},{"product_id":"begonia-nightfall","title":"Begonia 'Nightfall'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eOwn hybrid of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/begonia-pavonina-cyan-form\/\"\u003eBegonia pavonina 'Cyan'\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/begonia-u639\/\"\u003eBegonia U639\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eYes \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLimited\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium, west-facing window, east-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: A beautiful and robust hybrid that displays the turquoise iridescence of the true \u003cem\u003eBegonia pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e , but is significantly easier to care for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe created this begonia in 2021 by crossing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/begonia-pavonina-cyan-form\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cyan'\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/begonia-u639\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e U639\u003c\/a\u003e . From these seedlings, we selected the most beautiful and robust ones to grow to adulthood. After two years, only one plant, \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nightfall', was selected from these. This is therefore a single cultivar (single clone). The gallery contains pictures of the mother plant and the young plants, both with and without flash.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt displays the best characteristics of both parent species. The leaves are velvety, very dark green in low light, and have a strong turquoise to light blue iridescence. They are somewhat larger and more pointed than those of \u003cem\u003eBegonia pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cyan', but not as long and pointed as those of \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e U639. The petioles and undersides have a reddish tinge. \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Nightfall' grows faster and is significantly more robust than both parent species. Reaching a height of 30 to 35 cm, it also grows somewhat taller. It forms a dense bush.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Larger plants should be robust enough to be kept as houseplants, which isn't possible with the true \u003cem\u003eBegonia pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e (the 'Cyan' form). The small plants we're currently offering should initially be placed in a more sheltered location, such as a plant display case.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe flowers appear on approximately 30 cm long stalks and resemble those of \u003cem\u003eB. pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e . A striking feature is that the rear whorl of three petals displays a subtle pinkish hue, while the front whorl is white.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong young plant in a 7cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319380980089,"sku":"Beg084","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-Nightfall-13.jpg?v=1764918737"},{"product_id":"begonia-ningmingensis-var-bella","title":"Begonia ningmingensis var. bella","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eChina, Guangxi, Ningming\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eYes \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eLimited\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eSuitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium, plant display case, west-facing window, east-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: Compact, slow-growing species from southwest China.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis small begonia originates from southwestern China, Gunagxi Province, near the city of Ningming, close to the border with Vietnam. The climate there is subtropical, with warm, humid summers and cooler, dry winters. There are two known varieties of \u003cem\u003eBegonina ningmingensis\u003c\/em\u003e : \u003cem\u003eBegonia ningmingensis\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eningminensis\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003eBegonia ningmingensis\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003ebella\u003c\/em\u003e offered here. They differ mainly in the size, shape, and pattern of their leaves. The \u003cem\u003eningmingensis\u003c\/em\u003e variety is more widespread and has larger, pointed leaves with less pronounced markings. The \u003cem\u003ebella\u003c\/em\u003e variety remains smaller, has completely round leaves, and a very contrasting white pattern along the main veins. It is known from only one location in the wild and appears to be considerably rarer.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt grows with a creeping rhizome on limestone hillocks in deciduous forests, often directly on stony slopes or rocks. The leaves are about 6 to 8 cm long and 5 to 7 cm wide and (almost) circular, with dense hairs. The leaf surface is covered with many small bullae (\"bumps\"), each topped with a short, stiff hair. The leaves are most vibrant in low light. They have a dark green base color with a very striking white pattern along the main veins. The leaves are held flat against the ground, and the entire plant (excluding the inflorescence) only reaches a height of about 5 to 10 cm, with a diameter of 20 to 30 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Its inflorescence grows to about 5 to 15 cm high and bears white flowers that tend slightly towards pink.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the \u003cem\u003eCoelocentrum\u003c\/em\u003e section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 5cm pot. Approximately like pictures 3 \u0026amp; 4 in the gallery.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319390777721,"sku":"Beg088","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-ningmingensis-var.-bella-04.jpg?v=1764919835"},{"product_id":"begonia-x-snow-capped","title":"Begonia x 'Snow Capped'","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e x 'Snow Capped' is a standard begonia hybrid developed by Don Asmussen in 1986. Its parents are \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e x 'In the Pink' and \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e x 'Olei Silver Spot'. It is certainly one of the most beautiful white-spotted begonias, boasting a particularly strong contrast, elegant leaf shape, and regular markings. It is very easy to care for and grows to about 80 cm tall without support. It continuously produces new stems from the base, which can reach up to 2 m in height (with support). Over time, it develops into a bushy form. Pruning the stems will help keep it more compact.\u003cem\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The leaves, which grow to about 20 cm long, have a dark green base color with numerous round white spots that even glitter in the right light. The undersides of the leaves are reddish. \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Snow Capped' blooms with numerous drooping white flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong plant with several stems in an 11.5cm round pot, approximately 20 to 30cm tall.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319406834041,"sku":"Beg094","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-x-Snow-Capped-04.jpg?v=1764921211"},{"product_id":"begonia-x-cracklin-rosie","title":"Begonia x 'Cracklin Rosie'","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e x 'Cracklin Rosie' is a standard begonia hybrid developed by Walter Dworkin. Its parents are \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e x 'Silvermist' and \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e x 'Salmon Rubra'. It is certainly one of the most impressive standard begonias, boasting exceptionally large, dark green to olive-colored leaves with an elegant, wavy shape and pink markings. Very easy to care for, it grows to about 100 cm tall without support. It continuously produces new stems from the base, which can reach up to 2 m in height (with support). Over time, it develops into a bushy form. Pruning the stems will help keep it more compact.\u003cem\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe leaves, which grow to about 25 cm in length, have a dark green to reddish base color with numerous round pink spots that even glitter in the right light. The undersides of the leaves are red, the stems green.\u003cem\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong plant in an 11.5cm round pot, approximately 20 to 30cm tall.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319406866809,"sku":"Beg095","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/B.-x-Cracklin-Rosie-02.jpg?v=1764921235"},{"product_id":"begonia-masoniana-mountain","title":"Begonia masoniana 'Mountain'","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia masoniana\u003c\/em\u003e originates from northern Vietnam and southern China (Guangxi province) where it grows on shady earth or rocky slopes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia masoniana\u003c\/em\u003e has a creeping, above-ground rhizome from which leaves grow at short intervals on long, very hairy stems. In the cultivar 'Mountain', the leaves grow very large, up to about 30 cm, and are strongly bullate, meaning they are covered with numerous small, pointed bumps. A single hair sits atop each bump. Both the leaf margins and broad areas around the main veins are a striking dark red. This marking also distinguishes 'Mountain' from other \u003cem\u003eBegonia masoniana\u003c\/em\u003e cultivars, which lack this dark leaf margin.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe very similar \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/begonia-variegata-ex-masoniana-var-maculata\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia variegata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is often confused with Begonia masoniana, but they can be easily distinguished by the hairs on their leaves. In \u003cem\u003eBegonia variegata,\u003c\/em\u003e the hairs are pink to red and very dense, while in \u003cem\u003eB. masoniana\u003c\/em\u003e they are rather sparse and transparent. The dark markings on the leaves of \u003cem\u003eB. variegata\u003c\/em\u003e are dark red, very bold, and broad, while in \u003cem\u003eB. masoniana\u003c\/em\u003e they are somewhat fainter, black to brown, and significantly narrower. The two species also differ in the details of their flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flowers of \u003cem\u003eB. masoniana\u003c\/em\u003e are greenish-white and rather small.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is assigned to the section \u003cem\u003eCoelocentrum\u003c\/em\u003e within the genus \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a robust plant in a 12cm pot. This species has large, brittle leaves. Minor damage during shipping is unfortunately unavoidable.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319491801465,"sku":"Beg096","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-masoniana-Mountain-02.jpg?v=1764922276"},{"product_id":"begonia-dietrichiana","title":"Begonia dietrichiana","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eEspírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEasy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Medium \/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eYes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Limited \/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eWest, east, and north windows, terrarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: Small stem begonia with olive to yellow, velvety foliage. Autumnal color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis small stem begonia from the east coast of Brazil only grows to about 40 to 50 cm tall and branches profusely. It is fast-growing and quickly becomes a small bush. The leaves grow to about 8 to 10 cm long and 3 to 6 cm wide. They have a beautiful, velvety sheen that is difficult to capture in photos. The young leaves are initially orange to yellow, then light olive green, and later dark olive green. This creates a truly beautiful display of autumnal colors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It blooms with small, white flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the Pritzelia section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 7cm pot. Approximately 10 to 20cm tall.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319561793913,"sku":"Beg101","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-dietrichiana-02.jpg?v=1764923678"},{"product_id":"begonia-conchifolia","title":"Begonia conchifolia","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eCosta Rica, Nicaragua, Panama\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eEasy\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Medium \/ Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eYes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\/ Limited \/ No\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003ewest-facing window, east-facing window, plant display case\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: Small begonia with shield-shaped, succulent leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [porto_content_box border_top_color=\"#1e764d\" border_radius=\"2\" border_top_width=\"2\" align=\"left\"]\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e[expand Title=\" \u003cstrong\u003eDetails about the plant\u003c\/strong\u003e \"]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This small begonia grows naturally on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/inaturalist-open-data.s3.amazonaws.com\/photos\/179712873\/original.jpg\"\u003edamp stones\u003c\/a\u003e (lithophytic) or tree trunks (epiphytic) and has strikingly thickened, succulent leaves. It therefore tolerates short periods of drought well and is also less sensitive to low humidity than many other tropical begonias. In nature, most populations have purely green leaves, but a few specimens display a striking red \"eyespot\" above the base of the leaf stalk, giving them a wonderful contrast and an unusual coloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The leaf stalks and creeping rhizome are covered with orange to brown hairs. This species grows rather flat and compact and requires more light than other begonias. However, it still grows relatively slowly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It blooms with white to light pink flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the Gireoudia section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e[\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a strong, flowering plant in a 12cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319573033337,"sku":"Beg103","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-conchifolia-05.jpg?v=1764925946"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/collections\/20220204_150214.jpg?v=1779988979","url":"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/en\/collections\/begonien-zimmer.oembed?page=2","provider":"Jungle Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}