Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Illumination' is a new cane hybrid created by Ryan Wilhelm at Steve’s Leaves. This is a select seedling from the cross, B. ‘Elsa’ X B. lunaris.
The leaves are medium sized, reaching up to 4 x 9 inches. They are a dark bronze color on the top and red on the bottom. They have a smooth texture. It has large clusters of coral pink flowers and blooms most of the year. This new cultivar has a beautiful spreading growth habit and branches freely. It makes a outstanding hanging basket.
(Ryan Wilhelm at Steve's Leaves, TX 2022)
Care of Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Illumination':
- Bright, indirect light
- 45 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 40 to 60%
- 3 to 4 feet tall
- Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 inch pot.
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Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Illumination' is a new cane hybrid created by Ryan Wilhelm at Steve’s Leaves. This is a select seedling from the cross, B. ‘Elsa’ X B. lunaris.
The leaves are medium sized, reaching up to 4 x 9 inches. They are a dark bronze color on the top and red on the bottom. They have a smooth texture. It has large clusters of coral pink flowers and blooms most of the year. This new cultivar has a beautiful spreading growth habit and branches freely. It makes a outstanding hanging basket.
(Ryan Wilhelm at Steve's Leaves, TX 2022)
Care of Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Illumination':
- Bright, indirect light
- 45 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 40 to 60%
- 3 to 4 feet tall
- Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 inch pot.