Begonia incarnata, also known by the synonym Begonia metallica, is a shrubby species from southern Mexico.
It can grow to about 1.5 metres tall under ideal conditions, but usually remains smaller. The leaves are a strong glossy medium green from above with dark, sunken leaf veins. From below, the leaf veins are beautifully coloured red. The leaf margin is lobed and both the upper and lower side of the leaf are covered with short hairs. On the upper side the hairs are sparse, on the underside they are much denser. It is said that the leaves look like embossed silk.
The flowers are pink with red hairs on the buds and appear in summer and autumn. It is a low-maintenance species.
- Nursery pot size: 12cm
- Height (approx.): 28cm
Fancy a lovely pot to put this beauty in? Here is our collection of pots which fit 12cm - 16cm nursery pots.
Sending as a gift? Pimp your plant gift by adding one of our beautiful botanical greeting cards, made by us in collaboration with local artist extraordinaire, Kate Summerville.
- Light: Grows best in bright, indirect light.
- Humidity: Prefers humid environments so will do best in a kitchen or bathroom. Best not to mist these plants as they don't like their leaves getting too wet.
- Watering: They prefer moister soil. Water when top half inch or so soil dries out. Bottom water ideally as their leaves don't like to get too wet.
- Temperature: Prefers warmer room temperatures.
- Pets: Harmful if eaten. Keep out of reach.
Note: All our plants are unique, the plant you receive might not be identical to the one photographed but we're sure you're going to love it either way!
*Price is for plant in nursery pot only, does not include decorative pot.
Begonia incarnata - Metallica (12cm pot)
DELIVERY INFO
SENDING AS A GIFT
We can only deliver to Isle of Man addresses. Any orders placed for delivery off island will be cancelled and refunded.
We offer local doorstep deliveries island wide.
Worried about not being in? No need, we're happy to leave your plant in a safe place. In the shed, under the red bin, with a neighbour, wherever suits you! Just leave us a note at the checkout.
We make deliveries every Wednesday and Saturday, your preferred day can be selected in the drop-down menu at the checkout. If neither of these work for you, get in touch and we'll see if can arrange something. Likewise, if you would like a plant to be delivered as a gift on a day other than Wednesday or Saturday, please get in touch and we'll see what we can do!
