Due to the specific needs of this plant to thrive we are only able to guarantee live arrival. If the plant is DOA please send photos within 24 hours.
Begonia pavonina is a rhizomatous species from Malaysia. The leaves are dark bronze and red on the back. The flowers are light pink. When it is grown in low light the leaves have an attractive iridescent blue sheen to them. One of the common names for this species is "Peacock Begonia". This species grows along streams in the higher elevations of Malaysia. It does like high humidity and air movement. It needs to be grown in a terrarium or humid greenhouse (>80% humidity). It is recommended to ship with an expedited shipping method (2Day or Overnight).
Care of Begonia pavonina:
Very high humidity (>80%), Shade, temp. 50 to 95 degrees, 10 to 12 in. tall, allow getting fairly dry between watering.
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
Due to the specific needs of this plant to thrive we are only able to guarantee live arrival. If the plant is DOA please send photos within 24 hours.
Begonia pavonina is a rhizomatous species from Malaysia. The leaves are dark bronze and red on the back. The flowers are light pink. When it is grown in low light the leaves have an attractive iridescent blue sheen to them. One of the common names for this species is "Peacock Begonia". This species grows along streams in the higher elevations of Malaysia. It does like high humidity and air movement. It needs to be grown in a terrarium or humid greenhouse (>80% humidity). It is recommended to ship with an expedited shipping method (2Day or Overnight).
Care of Begonia pavonina:
Very high humidity (>80%), Shade, temp. 50 to 95 degrees, 10 to 12 in. tall, allow getting fairly dry between watering.
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
Reviews
Customer Reviews
This was my first beggonia online purchase. I was hesitant because I’d had disappointing experiences online with other companies but since there was a guarantee from Steve’s leaves I decided to chance it. On arrival most of the leaves minus two were crunchy.
I reached out and was told to wait a lil longer. As I waited and gave her tlc new leaves began to emerge 🥰. I then began cutting back the old dead leaves. . I’m pleased to say not only is she progressing nicely she’s also flowering. Will be purchasing again from Steve’s leaves.
Begonia is thriving.
I hesitantly ordered online. I was expecting a leaf or to wilted and half dead from transit, Texas to Iowa. Arrived on time in very good condition. The plant, a begonia pavonin had multiple large leaves. A well established plant wrapped nicely in paper and plastic for humidity and a identification marker. I decided in that moment I would order again in the future and I have. My second purchase I was even more impressed with the size of the plants for coming in a 4 inch pot. Healthy happy plants! If you're hesitant about purchasing online don't be, not here.