Begonia luxurians

Description

One of the rarer Begonia species, Begonia luxurians is commonly known as the palm-leaf Begonia due to its palmate leaves. Its slender stems and venation details emerge in a deep red, with drooping leaves giving it the distinct palm-like appearance. Native to tropical southeastern Brazil, it’s important to keep humidity high for this rather dramatic Begonia.

WATERING

In S/S water when 30% of the soil has dried out. In A/W allow soil to dry out 60%.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser 3-4 times between March – November.

REPOTTING

Repot when plant is crowding pot, roughly every 1-2 years. Use a well draining house plant compost.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in a terracotta pot with a matching saucer.