{"title":"Begonias","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere you will find all plants from the Begonia family (Begoniaceae).\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-amphioxus","title":"Begonia amphioxus","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia amphioxus\u003c\/em\u003e is an extremely rare species of begonia in nature, belonging to the section \u003cem\u003ePetermannia\u003c\/em\u003e , which was first scientifically described in 1990 by the English botanist Martin Sands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is known only from two steep limestone cliffs, Batu Punggul and Batu Tinahas, near the Pensiangan River on the island of Borneo. There it grows at an altitude of 375m to 425m above sea level in moss cushions that cling to the steep rock face.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt branches very little, instead sending up new stems that can reach a length of up to 60 cm, but these droop sideways or downwards under their own weight from a height of about 20 cm. The very narrow leaves, pointed at both ends, sit pelted (shield-shaped) on the petiole. Hence the name \" \u003cem\u003eamphioxus\";\u003c\/em\u003e from the Greek \u003cem\u003eamphi -\u003c\/em\u003e \"on both sides\" \u003cem\u003e+ oxys\u003c\/em\u003e \"pointed\" \u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e The very striking red to pink spots on the leaves can vary in size depending on environmental factors. This highly unusual combination initially made it difficult to classify this begonia, as no other begonia species on the entire island of Borneo looked similar. Only a closer examination of the flowers and fruits clarified that it must be a member of the section \u003cem\u003ePetermannia\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a beautiful young plant with several shoots in a 6cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318914265465,"sku":"Beg005","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-amphioxus-00-1.jpg?v=1764902960"},{"product_id":"begonia-bipinnatifida","title":"Begonia bipinnatifida","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia bipinnatifida\u003c\/em\u003e is a stem begonia that grows to about 40 to 60 cm tall without support, but considerably taller with support, reaching over 1.2 m. It is native to Papua (Indonesia) and grows in rocky areas of the central highlands. It belongs to the section \u003cem\u003ePetermannia\u003c\/em\u003e and was discovered in 1903 and scientifically described by botanist J.J. Smith in 1906.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The unusual leaves are bipinnate (bi-pinna). At first glance, they might not be recognized as begonias, but upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that they are indeed typical begonia leaves, only lacking the lamina (the leaf tissue) between the veins for the most part! The leaves grow to about 12 cm long and 8 cm wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eB. bipinnatifida\u003c\/em\u003e blooms with surprisingly large, pink flowers once it reaches a height of approximately 20cm.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn low light, the normally green upper surfaces of the leaves become significantly darker, almost black, creating a fantastic contrast with the always red undersides and stems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is one of the few begonias that has no problem being moistened several times a day in terrariums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a plant approximately 10 to 15cm tall in a 7cm pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"7cm square pot","offer_id":56318914953593,"sku":"Beg006-7","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"9cm round pot","offer_id":56318914986361,"sku":"Beg006-9","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-bipinnatifida-NEU-06.jpg?v=1764902991"},{"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-pavonina-cyan-form","title":"Begonia pavonina 'Cyan Form'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia pavonina \u003c\/em\u003eis 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 at 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 most likely 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 upwards at short intervals on long red stems. The leaves of the 'Cyan Form' only grow to about 5 to 7 cm and are also completely red on the underside. The upper side of the leaves, however, is the main attraction here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen \u003cem\u003eB. pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e grows in shady conditions, the leaves eventually begin to form so-called iridoplasts. These are highly modified chloroplasts, which arrange themselves in a crystal-like lattice and can capture about 10% more light than conventional chloroplasts. A side effect of this arrangement is the strong, turquoise-metallic shimmer of the leaves, which is best observed from only a certain 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 actually only formed in low light. If \u003cem\u003eB. pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e receives enough light, the leaves simply retain their normal green coloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur plants grow in relatively bright conditions, which is why the blue shimmer is not always particularly pronounced. Fortunately, 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 'cyan form' of \u003cem\u003eB. pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e shows a distinct light blue to green 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 significantly more difficult to cultivate) true \u003cem\u003eB. pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e. Our \u003cem\u003eB. pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cyan Form' remains significantly smaller than the up to 30 cm stated in the literature, with a total height of just 15 cm and leaves of a maximum of 6 cm. The iridescence is significantly more pronounced than in the 'Dark Form'.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive a strong young plant in a 7cm square pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318934319481,"sku":"Beg011","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-pavonina-cyan-form-00.jpg?v=1764903653"},{"product_id":"begonia-maculata","title":"Begonia maculata","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia maculata\u003c\/em\u003e (\"the spotted one\") is a stem begonia from southern Brazil (Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo), where it grows in mountainous areas at altitudes of approximately 200 to 700 meters on relatively dry slopes in the undergrowth of rainforests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The leaves, which grow to about 30 cm long, have a bluish-dark green base color with numerous round white spots that even glitter in the right light. The undersides of the leaves are deep red. \u003cem\u003eB. maculata\u003c\/em\u003e flowers with numerous drooping white blossoms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It constantly produces new stems from the base, which (with support) can grow up to 2 meters tall. Over time, it develops into a bush. Pruning the stems will keep it more compact.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eB. maculata\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the section \u003ci\u003eGaerdtia\u003c\/i\u003e within the Begonias.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a multi-stemmed plant in a 12cm round pot, approximately 15 to 20cm tall.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318934385017,"sku":"Beg007","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-maculata-00.jpg?v=1764903675"},{"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-prismatocarpa","title":"Begonia prismatocarpa subsp. prismatocarpa","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia prismatocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e is a very small, creeping and climbing species, which is ideally suited as a ground cover or epiphyte for rainforest terrariums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It has a scattered distribution area, ranging from the Ivory Coast, through the rainforests of Cameroon, to the island of Bioko, located off the coast of Cameroon and belonging to Equatorial Guinea. There it grows along streams and rivers at altitudes of 400 to 1250 meters.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e There are three subspecies of \u003cem\u003eB. prismatocarpa\u003c\/em\u003e , which are spatially isolated from each other and differ in habitat and appearance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003ci\u003eBegonia prismatocarpa\u003c\/i\u003e subsp. \u003ci\u003epetraea\u003c\/i\u003e , from the Ivory Coast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n \u003cem\u003eBegonia prismatocarpa subsp. delobata\u003c\/em\u003e , with unlobed leaves, from western Cameroon\u003cem\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e \n\u003ci\u003eBegonia prismatocarpa\u003c\/i\u003e subsp. \u003ci\u003eprismatocarpa\u003c\/i\u003e , the nominate form, which only occurs on the island of Bioko.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e The plants offered here belong to the nominate form. They have small, unevenly spaced, two- to three-lobed leaves that only grow to about 3 to 5 cm in length and grow as a creeping rhizome along the ground. \u003cem\u003e*B. prismatocarpa*\u003c\/em\u003e blooms with very pretty yellow flowers, which are produced in great numbers. Over time, it forms dense carpets that bloom profusely throughout the year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the \u003ci\u003eLoasibegonia\u003c\/i\u003e section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 6 cm pot. It is already capable of flowering at this size!","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318934745465,"sku":"Beg004","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-prismatocarpa-00.jpg?v=1764903726"},{"product_id":"begonia-lyallii","title":"Begonia lyallii f. masoalensis","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eMadagascar\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eCare: \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 \/ Limited \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eNo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eterrarium, plant display case\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: This species tends to lose leaves after shipping! However, it will sprout new growth within a few days and continue to grow without any problems. Leaf loss is therefore not a reason to complain about the plant.\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;\"\u003eIn northern Madagascar, \u003cem\u003eBegonia lyallii\u003c\/em\u003e can be found along streams and rivers at altitudes ranging from sea level to 1000 meters. It typically grows as a climbing plant on trees (epiphytic) or as a ground cover on damp rocks (lithophytic). Although its leaves are small and it grows slowly, it can eventually form remarkably large, dense carpets. When growing epiphytically, it does not climb trees to several meters in height, but remains close to the ground (where it is more humid) and forms a dense cushion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e The species is quite variable, and several differently appearing forms exist. The plants offered here belong to the form \u003cem\u003e*masoalensis*\u003c\/em\u003e , which is distinguished by its toothed leaves. This form is found only in a very limited area near the coast in Masoala National Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe national park protects the largest and one of the last remaining contiguous rainforests in Madagascar and is only accessible by a boat trip lasting several hours. There are no roads in or through the park. The park is also one of the wettest areas in Madagascar. During the rainy season, the park is therefore almost inaccessible. Even during the short dry season, it still receives a great deal of rain. These two factors certainly make \u003cem\u003eBegonia lyallii\u003c\/em\u003e f. \u003cem\u003emasoalensis\u003c\/em\u003e one of the rarest plants in our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e The delicate, light green leaves of \u003cem\u003eBegonia lyallii\u003c\/em\u003e f. \u003cem\u003emasoalensis\u003c\/em\u003e grow to about 6 cm in length and have a doubly toothed, red-edged margin. This is particularly beautiful on young leaves. This species also branches profusely and forms surprisingly hard, woody stems, which make older plants resemble bonsai.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe flowers are rather small, measuring 1.5 to 2 cm in diameter, and display a tasteful color gradient from pink inside to white outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e Within the genus \u003cem\u003eBegonia,\u003c\/em\u003e it belongs to the section \u003ci\u003eNerviplacentaria\u003c\/i\u003e .\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":"7cm square pot","offer_id":56318936318329,"sku":"Beg002-7","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"9cm round pot","offer_id":56318936351097,"sku":"Beg002-9","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-lyallii-00.jpg?v=1764903760"},{"product_id":"begonia-bowerae-v-bowerae","title":"Begonia bowerae var. bowerae","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia bowerae\u003c\/em\u003e is also known as \"eyelash begonia\" because of the fine hairs on the leaf margin.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt originates from the Mexican state of Oaxaca, where it grows on the foothills of the Sierra Madre mountains at an altitude of 800 to 1300 meters above sea level. Within the genus \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e , it belongs to the section \u003ci\u003eGireoudia\u003c\/i\u003e . It grows with a creeping rhizome from which small leaves, up to about 8 cm long, emerge at short intervals. The rhizome of this species branches extensively, quickly forming a particularly dense carpet. It flowers with small, white blossoms that rise above the leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The \u003cem\u003eB. bowerae\u003c\/em\u003e offered here belong to the nominate form ( \u003cem\u003eB. bowerae var. bowerae\u003c\/em\u003e ), which has a particularly beautiful, light green leaf without spots, surrounded by a continuous dark margin. This distinguishes the nominate form from the more commonly offered \u003cem\u003evar. nigramarga\u003c\/em\u003e .","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"8.5cm round pot","offer_id":56318936580473,"sku":"Beg001-8","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-bowerae-var.-bowerae-00.jpg?v=1764903781"},{"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-negrosensis","title":"Begonia cf. negrosensis","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eNegros (Philippines)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eCare: \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 \/ Limited \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eNo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eterrarium, plant display case\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 cf. \u003cem\u003enegrosensis\u003c\/em\u003e is a small stem-forming (\"cane type\") begonia from the Philippine island of Negros.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is endemic to this island and is named after it. There, it grows in the shady undergrowth of premontane rainforests at altitudes of 600 to 1600m.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe \"cf.\" in the name stands for the Latin \" \u003cem\u003econfer\"\u003c\/em\u003e (meaning: compare!) and is used when there is uncertainty in the identification of a species. This is the case here, because although this species is traded as \u003cem\u003e*B. negrosensis*\u003c\/em\u003e and we also sell it under this name, some of its characteristics do not match the \"true\" \u003cem\u003e*B. negrosensis*\u003c\/em\u003e . In herbarium specimens, this species is described as a bush up to 3 m tall with 2.5 cm thick stems and uniformly green leaves! This is obviously quite different from the plants we offer here as \u003cem\u003e*B.\u003c\/em\u003e cf. \u003cem\u003enegrosensis*\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eNevertheless, the identification isn't entirely unfounded, as young \u003cem\u003e*B. negrosensis*\u003c\/em\u003e do indeed look similar to our plants here. They likely lose these spots once they reach a certain size. However, the plants sold commercially as \u003cem\u003e*B. negrosensis\u003c\/em\u003e * never reach this size and (usually) retain their spots. Whether this is a new species or perhaps a dwarf form of the true * \u003cem\u003eB. negrosensis*\u003c\/em\u003e is not definitively established. For this reason, we sell these plants as \u003cem\u003e*Begonia\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecf.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003enegrosensis\u003c\/em\u003e *.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The thin stems of these plants only grow to about 30 cm tall without support. If they grow longer, they bend sideways under their own weight and eventually either touch the ground or break off. We recommend pruning the stems back before this happens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe olive to dark green leaves are velvety, matte, and strikingly wavy, giving them a very three-dimensional appearance. Their most noticeable feature is, of course, the bright pink spots, which seem to glow. On closer inspection, the spots even glitter in the light, as if made of metallic paint. The leaves usually only grow to about 6 to 8 cm long and 4 cm wide. Young leaves are olive green and darken over time. \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e cf. \u003cem\u003enegrosensis\u003c\/em\u003e looks a bit like a pink miniature version of the popular trout begonia ( \u003cem\u003eBegonia maculata\u003c\/em\u003e ). Older \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e cf. \u003cem\u003enegrosensis\u003c\/em\u003e plants tend to have slightly fewer spots. However, these can simply be cut back and allowed to sprout new growth. The new growth will then again be brightly patterned in pink.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e cf. \u003cem\u003enegrosensis\u003c\/em\u003e blooms with salmon-colored to pink flowers from a height of about 30 cm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e cf. \u003cem\u003enegrosensis\u003c\/em\u003e belongs to the section \u003cem\u003ePetermannia\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a young plant in a 7cm square pot, approximately 8-15cm tall.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56318942380409,"sku":"Beg013","price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia_negrosensis05.jpg?v=1764904221"},{"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-chloroneura","title":"Begonia chloroneura","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eLuzon (Philippines)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eCare: 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\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: Can bloom even when very small.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 chloroneura\u003c\/em\u003e originates from the island of Luzon, which belongs to the Philippines. It appears to be extremely rare in the wild. To date, it has only been collected once, in 1987 by J. Atwood at Dalton Pass. This mountain pass lies at an altitude of approximately 900 meters and is known for an endemic orchid species found only there, \u003cem\u003eCeratocentron fesselii\u003c\/em\u003e .\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSince \u003cem\u003eBegonia chloroneura\u003c\/em\u003e has also never been found at other locations, it appears to be endemic there as well, with an extremely small distribution area. Dalton Pass has not yet been designated a nature reserve to protect endemic species like \u003cem\u003eBegonia chloroneura\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eCeratocentron fesselii\u003c\/em\u003e , so extinction in the wild is a threat.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The climate there is tropical and very humid, with only a short dry season. Due to the elevated location, temperatures are somewhat milder than in the lowlands. \u003cem\u003eBegonia chloroneura\u003c\/em\u003e grows there on loamy slopes or in crevices in vertical limestone cliffs, which are often overgrown with moss. It has a creeping, prostrate rhizome from which its leaves grow at short intervals on very long petioles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe leaves, which grow to about 20 cm in length, are very dark red to black. Only the veins are light green, creating a striking contrast. Additionally, the leaves and petioles are covered with numerous short, red hairs. The pink flowers are borne on stems up to 60 cm long.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It can bloom even as a very small plant with leaves only about 5 cm in size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Within the begonias, it belongs to the section \u003cem\u003eBaryandra\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","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"7cm square pot","offer_id":56318977343865,"sku":"Beg019a","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG07063.jpg?v=1764905657"},{"product_id":"begonia-sp-sulawesi-black-metallic","title":"Begonia sp. 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'Sulawesi Black' is a begonia species that has not yet been scientifically described and is known by several names, e.g., \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Metallic Black', 'Borneo Black Metallic', or 'Sulawesi Black Metallic'. It appears to be self-incompatible, leading to speculation that it might be a hybrid.\u003cem\u003e\n\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It probably comes from Sarawak, on Borneo. There it grows on limestone slopes in the mossy and shady undergrowth of the rainforest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is certainly one of the most spectacular new discoveries of recent years. The color of the leaves varies slightly from deep red to completely black, depending on the light. They are also highly glossy and grow to about 15 to a maximum of 20 cm in length. This species usually only has 2 to 4 leaves per stem at any one time, which are always opposite each other. The leaves are surprisingly thick and robust and also exhibit a strong, metallic sheen. For optimal growth, the leaves should be able to hang freely. It is therefore best kept hanging against a terrarium wall, or its pot should be raised so that the leaves do not touch the ground. It not only branches little but also grows as a compact, small bush with stems that only slightly ascend but do not climb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The small white-pink flowers stand in stark contrast to the very dark leaves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is not yet known to which section this begonia belongs. We suspect it belongs to the \u003cem\u003ePetermannia\u003c\/em\u003e section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"7cm square pot","offer_id":56318978752889,"sku":"Beg020-7","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-sp.-Sulawesi-Black-Black-Metallic-03.jpg?v=1764905794"},{"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-mabberleyana","title":"Begonia mabberleyana","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia mabberleyana\u003c\/em\u003e is a small, cane-type begonia, only described in 2019, from a very small distribution area in eastern Sulawesi (Central Sulawesi Province). It is known from only two locations, which are threatened by overexploitation and deforestation. Therefore, it has been provisionally classified as \"critically endangered\" according to IUCN criteria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eB. mabberleyana\u003c\/em\u003e grows to about 80 cm tall\/long, but usually remains considerably shorter, and has dark green, highly glossy leaves with an unusual shape that appears cut off. It blooms with white to pale pink flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In nature, it grows on limestone slopes in the shady undergrowth of the rainforest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With its interesting growth habit and the unusual shape and color of its leaves for begonias, it is a beautiful addition to the tropical terrarium.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"7cm square pot","offer_id":56318996087161,"sku":"Beg024","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG07859.jpg?v=1764906992"},{"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. 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Not easy 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\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia kapuashuluensis\u003c\/em\u003e , also known as sp. 'Temuyuk', is a begonia described in 2022 from a very small area in the Kapuas Hulu Regency, Boyan Tanjung District (Indonesia). It originates from wetlands near rivers or narrow valleys and grows under the dense canopy of the local Dipterocarpaceae rainforests at altitudes of 100–300 m.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia kapuashuluensis\u003c\/em\u003e grows to about 20 cm tall and, along with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/begonia-metallicolor\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia metallicolor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e , has perhaps the bluest leaves of all begonias. They are oblong, highly glossy, and red on the underside. Their blue color is not iridescence, as with many other begonias (e.g., \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/produkt\/begonia-pavonina-dark-form\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia pavonina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e ). The leaves are truly deep blue, especially on larger plants, and you don't need to view them from a specific angle to see this. They look best in soft light and when wet, which intensifies their incredible color even further.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It grows rather slowly and is expressly not suitable as a houseplant. This special beauty should be kept in a terrarium or plant display case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the \u003cem\u003ePetermannia\u003c\/em\u003e section.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/expand]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e [\/porto_content_box]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a plant approximately 5 to 10cm tall with 2 to 3 leaves in a 5.5cm pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319013323129,"sku":"Beg031","price":139.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG08297.jpg?v=1764908176"},{"product_id":"begonia-serratipetala","title":"Begonia serratipetala","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia serratipetala\u003c\/em\u003e is a small, cane-type begonia from Papua New Guinea. It grows to about 60 cm tall and has dark green leaves with serrated edges and bright pink spots. The slender stems are red and can grow even taller with support, but without it, they tend to bend under their own weight once they reach a height of about 50 cm. It belongs to the \u003cem\u003ePetermannia\u003c\/em\u003e section and produces small, pink flowers. It grows in the shady undergrowth of rainforests in damp locations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will receive a large plant in a 12 cm pot, approximately 30 cm tall.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319014076793,"sku":"Beg032","price":14.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG08313.jpg?v=1764908254"},{"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-elaeagnifolia-syn-begonia-schulzei","title":"Begonia elaeagnifolia (Syn. Begonia schulzei)","description":"\u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e elaeagnifolia 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. Unlike \u003cem\u003eBegonia polygonoides\u003c\/em\u003e , its leaves are more rounded and its stems are brown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is slow growing and is very suitable as a hanging plant for terrarium backgrounds but also as a houseplant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It blooms a delicate 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 This species is often sold as \" \u003cem\u003eBegonia schulzei,\u003c\/em\u003e \" although according to our research, such a species \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ipni.org\/?q=Begonia%20schulzei\"\u003edoes not exist and never has\u003c\/a\u003e . This is quite unusual, as incorrect names are often old synonyms that have been invalidated by new findings. However, this is not the case here, as it appears to be a completely fabricated name.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a strong plant in a 7cm pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319026430329,"sku":"Beg036","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/IMG09361.jpg?v=1764908898"},{"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-burkillii-dark-form","title":"Begonia burkillii 'Dark Form'","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\u003eSpecial 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 \"Dark Form\" is a single clone with a fixed pattern. The leaves are completely velvety and very dark, almost black, with finely contrasting silver veins. They exhibit very strong \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/das-geheimnis-der-blauen-blaetter-irideszenz-und-strukturfarben-bei-pflanzen\/\"\u003eiridescence\u003c\/a\u003e . 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 \"Dark Form\" is a clone, meaning all specimens come from the same plant, they are all the same sex, namely \u003cstrong\u003emale\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-silver-edge\/\"\u003eSilver Edge\u003c\/a\u003e \" clone are \u003cstrong\u003efemale\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 You will receive a young plant in a 7 cm pot, approximately 10 cm tall. As a small plant, it should still be kept in a terrarium or display case!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319030952313,"sku":"Beg038","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/20220121_175122.jpg?v=1764909024"},{"product_id":"begonia-blancii-gefleckte-form","title":"Begonia blancii (spotted form)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003ePalawan (Philippines)\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?: \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: This species is lithophytic (grows on rocks) and resistant to drought.\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 blancii\u003c\/em\u003e was described as a new species in 2011 and named in honor of the botanist and photographer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com\/\"\u003ePatrick Blanc\u003c\/a\u003e . It has so far only been found at its type locality, the Bulalakaw (or Bulalacao) Falls on Palawan Island at elevations of 300–400 meters. The falls are located within the El Nido-Taytay Wildlife Sanctuary. Although it is currently only known from the type locality, there are likely other populations in the unexplored neighboring forests. The species is quite common at the site and is therefore not currently classified as threatened in recognition of the successful management of the El Nido-Taytay Wildlife Sanctuary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia blancii\u003c\/em\u003e is a lithophyte. In nature, it grows on and around small (up to about 1 m high) boulders in the shade of primary forest. The rocks are almost free of soil and moss, and the plant's roots grow directly on the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eTheir almost triangular, stump-shaped leaves are very striking. The pattern on the leaves can vary greatly, and in nature, plants with completely different-looking leaves grow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.verticalgardenpatrickblanc.com\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/slideshow\/public\/medias\/image\/begoniablanciiblackishmarbledandgreenindividualsonthesamerockpalawanphilippines.jpg?itok=XRWaeXkA\"\u003eright next to each other\u003c\/a\u003e . There are specimens with completely green, completely dark, and spotted leaves. The form offered here has attractively light\/dark marbled leaves, reminiscent of camouflage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia blancii\u003c\/em\u003e has several adaptations to drought. Its leaves are thick and fleshy, almost succulent, and its stomata (pores) are clustered together rather than individually on the underside of the leaf. Exactly how this helps prevent desiccation is unknown, but this characteristic is also found in other drought-resistant begonias. Because of these adaptations, it also does not shed its leaves during the dry season, as many other begonias from the region do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It blooms with small, whitish to light pink flowers. Within the begonias, it belongs to the section \u003cem\u003eDiploclinium\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","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"7cm square pot","offer_id":56319031345529,"sku":"Beg039a","price":24.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-blancii-Mottled-01.jpg?v=1764909049"},{"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-dracopelta","title":"Begonia dracopelta","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eBorneo (Malaysia)\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?: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eYes \/ Limited \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eNo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eterrarium, plant display case\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\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 \u003cem\u003eBegonia dracopelta\u003c\/em\u003e originates from western Borneo and was only described as a new species in 2019. It grows there in very humid locations, on vertical, damp rocks directly beside waterfalls. It has bright green, elliptical leaves with very conspicuous bumps, called bullae, which are dark red to black. The name \u003cem\u003edracopelta\u003c\/em\u003e is a combination of draco (Latin for dragon) and pelté (Latin for shield). Unlike \u003cem\u003eBegonia ferox\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBegonia melanobullata\u003c\/em\u003e , its bullae are not pointed and lack hairs at the tips. The leaves resemble the skin of the Borneo earless monitor ( \u003ci\u003eLanthanotus borneensis\u003c\/i\u003e ).\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt also remains significantly smaller than \u003cem\u003eB. ferox\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eB. melanobullata\u003c\/em\u003e , with elongated leaves that only grow to about 7 to 10 cm long and 4 to 5 cm wide. It grows in a creeping or climbing, compact manner, making it an ideal plant for small to medium-sized terrariums, where it thrives in permanently humid locations, such as a drip wall or a stream.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flowers are whitish-pink and usually appear in groups of four, with three male and one female flower per flower stalk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the \u003cem\u003ePetermannia\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 square pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319045337465,"sku":"Beg043","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-dracopelta-01.jpg?v=1764909837"},{"product_id":"begonia-sp-mantuk","title":"Begonia sp. 'Mantuk'","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eSarawak, Borneo (Malaysia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eEasy \/ Medium \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eSuitable as a houseplant?: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eYes \/ Limited \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eNo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eterrarium, plant display case\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\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\u003cem\u003eBegonia sp.\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mantuk' is a species from the Malaysian province of Sarawak, on the island of Borneo, which has not yet been scientifically described. It grows along the Baram River, near the border with Brunei. It typically reaches a height of 20 to 30 cm, occasionally up to 50 cm, and usually has only a few leaves per stem at any one time. Over time, it grows bushy with many individual stems, which sometimes grow along the ground instead of upright. The leaves are 10 to 15 cm long and oblong with serrated edges. Their most striking feature is the light, sharply defined spots on a dark green to bluish background. New leaves appear reddish and then darken. In low light, they exhibit a blue iridescence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is considered a difficult species to cultivate. More information can be found in the \"Care\" tab. It is possible that in nature it grows primarily during the dry season until it flowers and dies after dispersing its seeds, which then germinate during the rainy season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the \u003cem\u003ePetermannia\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 square pot.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319045534073,"sku":"Beg044","price":59.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-sp.-Mantuk-01-1.jpg?v=1764909862"},{"product_id":"begonia-bullatifolia","title":"Begonia bullatifolia","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eEspírito Santo (Brazil)\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\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: A novelty in Europe! Stays small and is good for small terrariums.\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 bullatifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is a small begonia, first described in 2009, from a very small distribution area in southeastern Brazil. There, it grows in leaf litter and humus in the Atlantic Forest of the state of Espírito Santo at an altitude of 750 m above sea level, in the Roberto Kautsky Forest, municipality of Domingos Martins. Its estimated distribution area is less than 10 km²!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt only grows to about 10 to 15 cm tall and has a creeping rhizome. The leaves are circular to kidney-shaped and are held horizontally, just above the ground. They reach a maximum size of about 10 cm, but usually remain smaller. The most striking feature is the pronounced texture of the leaves, which gives them a bubble-like appearance. The undersides of the leaves are red. All parts of the plant are covered with closely appressed, branched hairs. Over time, it grows into a bushy form with many rhizomes. It is also ideally suited for small terrariums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flower stalks grow to about 20 to 30 cm tall and bear several pale pink flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the section \u003cem\u003eKnesebeckia\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 strong young plant in a 5cm pot (see example in pictures no. 4 and 5).","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319052415353,"sku":"Beg045","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-bullatifolia-09.jpg?v=1764910446"},{"product_id":"begonia-vankerckhovenii","title":"Begonia vankerckhovenii ","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eOrigin: \u003cstrong\u003eGabon, Democratic Republic of Congo\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?: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eYes \/ Limited \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eNo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eterrarium, plant display case\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: The smallest begonia I know. Perfect for very small terrariums. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\n\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 vankerckhovenii\u003c\/em\u003e is a miniature begonia from the mountain forests of West Africa, where it grows at altitudes of 600 to 800m in temperate rainforests.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn nature, it grows epiphytically (on trees) or lithophytically (on rocks) in moss cushions that cover the ground and the trunks and branches of trees in mountain forests. The leaves are pointed, peltate, and have a fringe of a few hairs along the leaf margin. The leaf margin is usually light red or orange. The petioles are also orange to red and slightly hairy. The leaves remain small, only about 2 to 3 cm long. It grows very compactly and forms tiny, dense clumps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It blooms very profusely and for a long time with small, yellow and orange flowers. In a terrarium, it can bloom practically continuously, creating a wonderful splash of color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the \u003cem\u003eScutobegonia 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 strong plant in a 5cm pot. It is already capable of flowering at this size.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319053398393,"sku":"Beg047","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-vankerckhovenii-01.jpg?v=1764910477"},{"product_id":"begonia-segregata-sp-lita-u560","title":"Begonia segregata (sp. Lita \/ U560)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eEcuador, Colombia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eEasy \/ Medium \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eYes \/ Limited \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eNo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eTerrarium\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: It comes from the cool cloud forests of the Andes, but also grows well in warm terrariums.\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 segregata\u003c\/em\u003e is also known as \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e sp. Lita or \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e U560. Both names were (and are) in use before it was identified as \u003cem\u003eBegonia segregata\u003c\/em\u003e . It originates from the mountain forests of Ecuador and Colombia, where it grows at altitudes of 1300 to 3200 m in the temperate to cool cloud forests of the Andes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn nature, it grows as a vine, ground cover, or trailing plant in the moss cushions of cloud forests, where the moss coats the ground and the trunks and branches of trees. The leaves are pointed, covered with a few hairs, and can take on a blue\/turquoise iridescence in low light. They remain small, only about 2 to 5 cm long. Nevertheless, it cannot truly be called a miniature species, as these plants can form quite large, loose cushions, with individual stems easily exceeding 1 meter in length! This is what makes it so beautiful.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe originally identified this plant as \u003cem\u003eBegonia maurandiae\u003c\/em\u003e , but this proved to be incorrect after it flowered for the first time in our garden! The striking flowers leave no doubt that this is \u003cem\u003eBegonia segregata\u003c\/em\u003e . The species is closely related to \u003cem\u003eB. maurandiae\u003c\/em\u003e , and the leaves are indeed very similar, but the flowers are quite different. In \u003cem\u003eB. segregata,\u003c\/em\u003e flowers always appear in groups of three, with one male and two female flowers. The male flowers are very conspicuous, bright orange to red, and open only a tiny slit. Inside, in addition to the stamens, are two staminodes. These sterile stamens, modified into flat, broad shields, block the path to the fertile stamens. A potential pollinator must overcome this double obstacle to reach the pollen. In comparison, the female flowers are very inconspicuous. They are green and have almost completely reduced petals; the stigmas are fully exposed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt belongs to the \u003cem\u003eGobenia\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 6cm pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Begonias of the \u003cem\u003eGobenia\u003c\/em\u003e section tend to lose many or even all of their leaves within a few days of any environmental change (including shipping and acclimatization at your location!). \u003cstrong\u003eThis is normal and unavoidable!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e They will grow again after 2 to 3 weeks, provided the growing conditions are right.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Please do not repot after shipping and place the vine on slightly moist \u003cem\u003esphagnum moss\u003c\/em\u003e .","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319053562233,"sku":"Beg046","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-maurandiae-07.jpg?v=1764910513"},{"product_id":"begonia-chlorosticta-dark-form-red-black","title":"Begonia chlorosticta 'Dark Form' (Red \/ Black)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eHose Mountains, Borneo (Malaysia)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eCare: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eEasy \/ Medium \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/u\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, plant display case\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special instructions: Please do not keep the plant as \"airy\" as described immediately upon receipt. Keep the young plant slightly more moist.\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 chlorosticta\u003c\/em\u003e ' \u003cstrong\u003eDark Form\u003c\/strong\u003e ' is also known by two other names: \u003cem\u003eBegonia chlorosticta\u003c\/em\u003e ' \u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e ' and \u003cem\u003eBegonia chlorosticta\u003c\/em\u003e ' \u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e '. All three names refer to the same plant and make sense, as the new leaves are initially red, and the dark areas gradually turn black (more brownish in young plants with thin leaves). There is also a green form, or \"Green Form,\" of \u003cem\u003eB. chlorosticta\u003c\/em\u003e . This form has light green spots on a dark green background and thus corresponds to the original description of this species. Therefore, it is rumored that the Dark Form will soon be described as a separate species with a new name.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia chlorosticta\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dark Form' originates from the Hose Mountains in central Sarawak, Borneo. This mountain range is particularly known for its remoteness and the pristine condition of its rainforests. It likely grows primarily in the lowlands (below 1500m above sea level) in the shady undergrowth of the rainforests.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It grows semi-creeping, semi-upright with stems up to 80 cm tall, which can become woody over time. However, it usually doesn't reach this size in cultivation. The leaves grow to about 20 cm long and 15 cm wide and are among the most spectacular of all begonias. The young leaves are red and rather translucent, but in mature plants, the base color is velvety black (and no, that's not a camera trick!) with sharply defined, light green, round spots. A narrow, also light green, border completes the leaf. In low light, the black parts can develop a slight blue iridescence. The underside of the leaves is deep red.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia chlorosticta\u003c\/em\u003e has separate male and female inflorescences. The male inflorescences have 10 to 30 small, yellow\/pink individual flowers. The female inflorescences almost always produce exactly 2 flowers. The female flowers are significantly larger, bright red, and drooping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It is considered a difficult species to cultivate. However, we find it to be relatively robust. More information can be found in the \"Care\" tab.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the \u003cem\u003ePetermannia\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 10 to 15cm tall.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319053627769,"sku":"Beg048","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-chlorosticta-Dark-Form-01.jpg?v=1764910547"},{"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-bogneri","title":"Begonia bogneri","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eMasoala (Madagascar)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Care: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eEasy \/ Medium \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable as a houseplant?: \u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003eYes \/ Limited \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eNo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eterrarium, plant display case\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: Perhaps the most unusual begonia I know. \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 bogneri\u003c\/em\u003e is a miniature begonia found only in a very small area within Masoala National Park on the Masoala Peninsula in northern Madagascar. The habitat where this species is found is less than one hectare (10,000 m²). It was described in 1969 and named after its discoverer, Josef Bogner, the head of the greenhouse facilities at the Munich Botanical Garden.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Masoala National Park protects the largest and one of the last remaining contiguous rainforests in Madagascar and is only accessible by a boat trip lasting several hours. There are no roads in or through the park. The park is also one of the wettest areas in Madagascar. During the rainy season, the park is therefore almost inaccessible. Even during the short dry season, there is still a significant amount of rainfall. These two factors certainly make \u003cem\u003eBegonia bogneri\u003c\/em\u003e one of the rarest plants in our collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn nature, it grows lithophytically (on stones) or in moss cushions in and around the park's numerous small streams. Its leaves are very narrow and appear grass-like at first glance. However, they are surprisingly thick and almost round, more like small poles than grass, and therefore unfortunately break easily. They reach a maximum length of about 15 cm, but usually remain smaller at only about 8 to 10 cm. It grows from a compact rhizome. Its flowers are also tiny and pale pink.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the \u003cem\u003eErminea 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 strong plant in a 5cm pot (picture no. 4). It is already capable of flowering at this size.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319065325945,"sku":"Beg051","price":19.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-bogneri-01-1.jpg?v=1764911690"},{"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-barsalouxiae-syn-begonia-plebeja","title":"Begonia barsalouxiae (Syn. Begonia plebeja)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eHonduras\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, plant display case, east-facing window, west-facing window\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Special features: Easier to care for than their exotic appearance suggests.\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 barsalouxiae\u003c\/em\u003e is a medium-sized begonia from Honduras, considered by some authors to be a synonym for the very widespread and variable \u003cem\u003eBegonia plebeja\u003c\/em\u003e . If \u003cem\u003eB. barsalouxiae\u003c\/em\u003e is indeed a form of \u003cem\u003eB. plebeja\u003c\/em\u003e , then it is one of the most beautiful (since \u003cem\u003eB. plebeja\u003c\/em\u003e is usually just green). It has predominantly black leaves with triangular green spots at the vein junctions, creating an almost fractal-like pattern. Particularly in young leaves, a strong blue iridescence is also visible in the dark areas. The leaves grow up to 20 cm long, and the plant can reach a height of approximately 50 cm. It grows lithophytically (on stones or in rock crevices) or epiphytically on larger trees via a creeping rhizome.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe flowers are relatively small, greenish-white, and appear in great numbers on richly branched flower stalks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e It belongs to the \u003cem\u003eGireoudia 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Even though this species is quite easy to care for and can also be suitable as a houseplant, the young plants should first be grown up in a plant display case or terrarium, as they are still quite sensitive!","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319072993657,"sku":"Beg055","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-barsalouxiae-02.jpg?v=1764912360"},{"product_id":"begonia-versicolor","title":"Begonia versicolor","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Origin: \u003cstrong\u003eYunnan (China)\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 \/ Limited \/\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eNo\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e Suitable locations: \u003cstrong\u003eterrarium, plant display case\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \u003cli\u003eSpecial features: A highland species that tolerates but also needs cooler temperatures to grow well.\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 versicolor\u003c\/em\u003e is a small, very compact begonia from the mountains of southern Yunnan Province, China. It grows lithophytically on rocks in forests, in moist environments on slopes or along riverbanks at altitudes of 1800 to 2100 meters. It typically reaches a height of no more than 5 cm (excluding flower stalks) and grows very slowly. All parts of the plant are densely covered with pink to fuchsia hairs. The round leaves grow to about 6 to 9 cm in length and lie very flat against the ground. They are covered with numerous small bumps, each tipped with a longer hair.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia versicolor\u003c\/em\u003e exhibits extreme variation in its leaf pattern, with almost entirely red, green, and variously patterned specimens. The form we offer here is one of the most colorful! It has a light green base color with dark red to brown veins, white spots between the veins, and bright red hairs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The flowers are relatively small and range in color from pink to white.\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.","brand":"Jungle Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56319073223033,"sku":"Beg056","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/files\/Begonia-versicolor-02.jpg?v=1764912389"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/8389\/6953\/collections\/20190504_135117.jpg?v=1779984150","url":"https:\/\/www.jungle-leaves.de\/en\/collections\/begonien.oembed?page=6","provider":"Jungle Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}