Begonia 'Erythrophylla' "Beef Steak" is what Great Aunt Ethel and Grandma called the "Beef Steak Begonia". This is one of the oldest hybrid begonias still in cultivation. It was hybridized in Germany in 1845 by crossing B. manicata with B. hydrocotylifolia. The oval leaves are dark olive green color on the top and red on the bottom. They have a shiney, glossy texture. It has a rhizome that trails along the surface of the soil. This variety is very easy to grow just give it bright light and let it get fairly dry between watering. Everyone should have this living piece of history in their home.
Care of Begonia 'Erythrophylla' "Beef Steak":
Shade to partial shade, temp. 45 to 100 degrees, 6 to 10 ins. tall, allow getting fairly dry between watering
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 - 4 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
Begonia 'Erythrophylla' "Beef Steak" is what Great Aunt Ethel and Grandma called the "Beef Steak Begonia". This is one of the oldest hybrid begonias still in cultivation. It was hybridized in Germany in 1845 by crossing B. manicata with B. hydrocotylifolia. The oval leaves are dark olive green color on the top and red on the bottom. They have a shiney, glossy texture. It has a rhizome that trails along the surface of the soil. This variety is very easy to grow just give it bright light and let it get fairly dry between watering. Everyone should have this living piece of history in their home.
Care of Begonia 'Erythrophylla' "Beef Steak":
Shade to partial shade, temp. 45 to 100 degrees, 6 to 10 ins. tall, allow getting fairly dry between watering
Family: Begoniaceae
This plant is shipped in a 3 - 4 inch pot.
If your local HIGH temperatures are below 55 degrees Fahrenheit you should consider adding:
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I wanted to add a photo to my review. These are a must have for the collector of begonias.
I received this plant in excellent condition last year. It is now 18 inches across. The leaves are shiny. Everyone stops to admire it. Very satisfied.
My plant came well packaged and is doing just fine in my kitchen window.
My grandma had this as a large house plant on a pedestal. I got a clipping from her when I was in my late teens. I’m now 67. Grandma is no longer with us but the plant I grew from the clipping is still thriving. I keep it in a northerly window and wait until it starts to wilt before watering.
I love these begonias. Steve's packages them extremely well. I buy them whenever availability. When I have enough I'll put them together in a large pot. They also look pretty as a hanging plant,