Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Texas Shield' is a striking new rhizomatous hybrid from Steve's Leaves. It has medium-large, oval-shaped, leaves that come to a point at the tip. The foliage is bronzy-green and is covered with small bubbles, each topped with a single hair. The back of the leaf is red and the leaf margin is lined with red hairs. This begonia has an open growth habit and has small, greenish, flowers which rise above the foliage. This cultivar will do well in bright light and a little extra humidity.
(Darren Heppel, 2020, Steve's Leaves Inc, Lewisville, TX)
Care of Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Texas Shield':
- Bright, indirect light
- 45 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 60% or more: Terrarium recommended
- 18 to 24 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 Texas Shield' is a striking new rhizomatous hybrid from Steve's Leaves. It has medium-large, oval-shaped, leaves that come to a point at the tip. The foliage is bronzy-green and is covered with small bubbles, each topped with a single hair. The back of the leaf is red and the leaf margin is lined with red hairs. This begonia has an open growth habit and has small, greenish, flowers which rise above the foliage. This cultivar will do well in bright light and a little extra humidity.
(Darren Heppel, 2020, Steve's Leaves Inc, Lewisville, TX)
Care of Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Texas Shield':
- Bright, indirect light
- 45 to 95 degrees
- Humidity 60% or more: Terrarium recommended
- 18 to 24 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:
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First I feel like this begonia looks very different in person , the leaves have an interesting texture a lot like the iron cross. Second, I have had mine for several months and it has been in ambient humidity in my dining room the whole time! The leaves are starting to get bigger and I’ve had no trouble with it at all. I love this begonia!
