Begonia ‘Escargot’
Reknown for its eye-catching, unusual, spiral, snail-shaped leaves. Cultivar of Begonia Rex which is native to India.
- While there are other varieties of Begonia Rex with similar, spiral leaf shapes, the Escargot is instantly recognisable because of its leaves’ contrasting colours which have a silvery green base with dark green borders and at the centre of each swirl.
- Fast grower.
- Lets you know when it is thirsty by wilting and bounces back to shape when watered.
Growth pattern: Rhizomatous, clump-forming & bushy
Water: When the top 2-3cm of soil becomes dry. Do not allow water to sit on the leaves.
Ideal Position: North, south or east facing
Light: Medium to bright, indirect light.
Humidity disclaimer: This plant will grow well outside of a terrarium or cabinet. However, all tropical plants thrive with higher humidity levels. To achieve this we suggest grouping plants together, or putting them in a bathroom or kitchen which gets regular use.
