Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Witching Hour' is a rhizomatous hybrid whose dark, leathery leaves have a soft satin finish. The slight iridescence of the leaves, coupled with the ruffled surface allows them to reflect light at different angles for a bewitching prismatic effect that is hard to capture on camera. Low light brings out the deep, almost black hue in the leaves, which become somewhat bronze when grown in bright light. Sprays of light pink flowers appear above the leaves throughout the spring.
Along with B. 'Steve's Leaves Green Knight' and B. 'Steve's Leaves Dorian Gray', this begonia is part of the trio of first releases by our in house hybridizer Kevin Morykwas. These sister hybrids all resulted from pollinating B. 'Grey Nurse' with B. lyniceorum.
(Kevin Morykwas at Steve’s Leaves, TX, 2023)
Care of Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Witching Hour':
- Bright, indirect light
- 45 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 50-65%
- 6 to 8 inches tall
- Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3.5 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Witching Hour' is a rhizomatous hybrid whose dark, leathery leaves have a soft satin finish. The slight iridescence of the leaves, coupled with the ruffled surface allows them to reflect light at different angles for a bewitching prismatic effect that is hard to capture on camera. Low light brings out the deep, almost black hue in the leaves, which become somewhat bronze when grown in bright light. Sprays of light pink flowers appear above the leaves throughout the spring.
Along with B. 'Steve's Leaves Green Knight' and B. 'Steve's Leaves Dorian Gray', this begonia is part of the trio of first releases by our in house hybridizer Kevin Morykwas. These sister hybrids all resulted from pollinating B. 'Grey Nurse' with B. lyniceorum.
(Kevin Morykwas at Steve’s Leaves, TX, 2023)
Care of Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Witching Hour':
- Bright, indirect light
- 45 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 50-65%
- 6 to 8 inches tall
- Water when top two inches of soil are dry
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3.5 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
Reviews
Customer Reviews
The leaves have that soft velvety sheen that is hard to capture in photos yet the leaves are tough and rigid. Super easy going, flowered a few times already on a young plant. The color is best seen in person, definitely recommended
So cute! Not your skimpy little starter plants. These are great. Great looking plants. So happy. Pics of witching hour begonia pics don’t do the glossy leaves justice. Skeleton key. And paper plates
