Begonia ‘Steve’s Leaves Dragon Scale’

Begonia ‘Steve’s Leaves Dragon Scale’ is a beautiful rhizomatous Begonia hybrid. It features silver leaves that can change variation in color with the season. The center of the leaf features a bright red center, deep purple veins, surrounded by a patch of green with micro sized white dots. The top side of the leaves have an edge that is a green-purple and features more micro sized white dots. The underside of the leaves feature a bright green coloration with a red edge. This newly released hybrid is exclusive to Steves Leaves. The parent plants are B. abdullapea x B. ‘Marions Curl’. This is a seed sibling to Begonia ‘Steve’s Leaves Verdant Heart’ and Begonia ‘Steve’s Leaves Overspray’.

(Josh Brynell at Steve’s Leaves, Lewisville, TX)

Care of Begonia ‘Steve’s Leaves Dragon Scale’:

• Bright, indirect light
• 45 to 95 degrees
• Humidity 45-60%
• 6 to 8 inches tall
• Water when top two inches of soil are dry

Family: Begoniaceae

This plant is shipped in a 3-4 inch pot.