Cool Begonia Escargot Flower 15+
The leaf edges and undersides are covered with short red hairs.
begonia escargot flower. Unlike many begonias that people are familiar with this one isnt known for its large colorful showy flowers. Makes a stunning houseplant. The snail curl pattern is accentuated by the spiralling green silver and chocolate colors creating a most arresting display.
Begonia Escargot - FineGardening Escargot takes its name from the snail-like curl pattern at the base of the leaf. Asymmetrical the leaves are usually 49 inches long and variegated in shades of green red pink purple silver and brown. Extremely popular Begonia Escargot is an evergreen rhizomatous perennial mostly grown for its striking spiral-shaped foliage that curls around at the base of the leaf.
Dragon Wing series Baby Wing series. The leaves grow on short leaf stalks from the underground rhizome. Jan 09 2020 Use a soilless planting medium that is equal parts peat moss vermiculite and perlite.
A bold spiral resembling a snail shell patterns each leaf of this easy-care Rex Begonia. Gently remove the begonia from its container and immediately transplant it into the new medium. Theyre typically grown for their showy foliage not.
Forms a dense clump 12x12. Expect that some dirt will have come loose in transit the most important part is that the roots are in tact and healthy. Use it with other foliage plants and brightly colored blooms.
The foliage is striking enough to stand on its own but its a good mixer too. Each plant is unique and you may not receive the exact plant in the photo but you will receive one as similar as possible. The small pale pink flowers are an added bonus.