Begonia 'Cathedral Windows'
Regular price $19.00Cup shaped frilly leaves of glittery red and green with clear windows that let sunlight shine through. These begonias thrive in humid, filtered light environments and are a unique addition to any plant collection. Propagating leaf cuttings of Begonia cathedral will produce a different cultivar that is a smaller, more compact begonia, to obtain the "windows" in the leaves this plant can only be propagated by rhizome cuttings.
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Current Pot Size: 120mm
Synonyms: Stained Glass Begonia
Light: Full Shade - Category 3-4 (please see our blog on plant light requirements)
Soil: Well draining, moisture retaining - Indoor mix (please see our blog on soil requirements)
Fertiliser: As directed on your fertiliser of choice. Fortnightly or monthly during the growing season (please see our blog on plant food)
Watering: Don't over water, whilst not letting the plant dry out completely. Let it dry to 80% before watering again.
Maintenance: These are really easy care, just make sure to not overwater or the herbaceous stems will rot.
All plants pictured are considered an accurate representation of the plant you will receive. It represents the rough size, colour and condition. These are plants however and due to changes in climatic conditions and plant variation there will be minor differences.
We are now adding in 'Transport risk' in the product description as some plants are more delicate than others and/or find transport stressful. We will rate in terms of Low, Medium or High risk and discuss specifically to the plant in question. If this information is not provided yet please feel free to reach out via email to ask. Please also note that if plants are sent with new leaves that haven't had the chance to harden off they are susceptible to physical damage in transit as the slightest touch can cause it.
Please note that we use 'Bugs for Bugs' regularly as a preventative control measure for pests. These predatory bugs are administered in vermiculite. This vermiculite is sprinkles onto the leaves and sometimes remains.