Begonia rex 'Escargot' belongs to the B. rex variety, showcasing extraordinary white-green leaves adorned with a captivating spiral pattern resembling the shell of a snail. The leaves and petioles are generously covered in pink to red hairs, adding a touch of vibrancy. This variety is remarkably low-maintenance and truly draws the attention of any observer.
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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 rex 'Escargot'
Begonia rex 'Escargot' comes in following sizes:
baby (XS); - is approx. 15 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 6 cm pot.
M - is approx. 20 cm tall and comes in a ⌀ 12 cm pot.
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