Another Himalayan species from lower montane forest of Mount Inthanon in Northern Thailand. It is a rhizomatous type always found grow together with Begonia cathcarthii on moist forest floor. Particularly for this species, it has hand size foliage with silver markings and red trichomes. Similar to the Cathcarthii, leaves also rise from stunning hairy petiloles and always show nice iridescent sheen without much effort! Cluster of light pinks flowers shoot above the plants from November - February.
This specie is associated with begonia rex and care is similar; require intermediate conditions, relatively high humidity and good air movement to grow well.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
Another Himalayan species from lower montane forest of Mount Inthanon in Northern Thailand. It is a rhizomatous type always found grow together with Begonia cathcarthii on moist forest floor. Particularly for this species, it has hand size foliage with silver markings and red trichomes. Similar to the Cathcarthii, leaves also rise from stunning hairy petiloles and always show nice iridescent sheen without much effort! Cluster of light pinks flowers shoot above the plants from November - February.
This specie is associated with begonia rex and care is similar; require intermediate conditions, relatively high humidity and good air movement to grow well.
Offered are starter plants, established in 4" pot
