Begonia brevirimosa “Red Form”
This is a very delicate plant. Due to the difficulty in growing this plant, we can only offer a live arrival guarantee. Please contact us within 24 hours if the plant arrives in poor condition. Please expect leaves may be broken upon arrival and/or the plant to completely defoliate in transit; however, the plant will be perfectly healthy. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you select FedEx Overnight/2Day (minimum) when purchasing this plant.
Begonia brevirimosa “Red Form”. You thought brevirimosa couldn’t get any grander? This red form is a true show stopper. This New Guinea species has a shrub-like growth habit and large leaves. The elliptic shaped leaves are dark olive green with wide bands of metallic red. This plant will get tall and as it does will need to be staked. The pink flowers form on a terminal inflorescence. This plant needs extra humidity. It will grow fine in a humid greenhouse or garden room, or it can be grown in a large terrarium.
2nd photo is a sample of what to expect.
3rd photo is of the 2 stock-plants side by side.
Care of Begonia brevirimosa
Shade or florescent light, temp. 50 to 85 degrees, 24 to 30 in. tall, allow to get fairly dry between waterings.
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 inch pot.
