Begonia brevirimosa ‘Exotica’

Begonia brevirimosa 'Exotica' offers metallic-looking, bronze-green leaves with pink veining and pretty pink flowers.

Begonia brevirimosa ‘Exotica’ is an exciting rarity from the rain forests of New Guinea! Large, metallic-looking bronze-green leaves with bright pink veining can grow from 8 to 12 inches long on a shrub-like plant that can reach three feet tall. Pretty pink flowers can appear throughout the year. Very easy to grow given the right conditions: bright, indirect light, warmth between 16-30 degrees Celsius and good humidity. Let top two inches of soil dry out between watering. Over watering can lead to fungal issues and root rot. Awesome as a potted house plant.

Common Name:  Begonia

Family:  Begoniaceae (The Begonia Family)

Zone Hardiness:  11-12

Light:  Full Shade Part Shade Part Sun

Height:  2-4'

Width:  12-24"

Primary Bloom Colour:  Pink

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Pink

Class:  Deciduous

Type:  Tender

Bloom Time:  Spring - Fall

Soil Moisture:  Average, Moist

Stem Colour:  

Fragrance:  No

Berries:  

Benefits:  

Deer Resistant:  Unknown

BC Native:  No

Native Habitat:  

Award:  AGM

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