Begonia brevirimosa subsp. exotica Tebbitt is considered one of the most showy of all begonia species. It is a cane begonia with a bushy growth-habit and grows very large leaves. The oval leaves are dark olive green with broad stripes of metallic pink. This plant grows tall (up to 2m) and may need supports. Pink flowers bloom on the terminal inflorescence. It grows well in humid greenhouses and garden rooms, but can also be grown in large terrariums.
Genus name was established in mid 18th century: modern Latin, named in honour of the French administrator and amateur botanist Michel Bégon (1638–1710) by the botanist Charles Plumier (1646–1704), who discovered the plant on the island of Santo Domingo.
Begonia brevirimosa subsp. exotica
Begonia brevirimosa subsp. exotica Tebbitt is approx. 15 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 9 cm pot.
