{"product_id":"beleaf-arctic-breeze-begonia-begonia-beleaf-arctic-breeze","title":"Beleaf Arctic Breeze Begonia - Begonia 'Beleaf Arctic Breeze'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeleaf Arctic Breeze Begonia (\u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Beleaf Arctic Breeze') is a compact foliage plant, about 45cm high and wide, grown for large heart shaped leaves in cool metallic silver. Mature leaves are silver above and plum red beneath, with fine dark green stripes. It is a warmth loving houseplant that also earns a place on a shaded patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool silver foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature leaves are silver with fine dark green stripes, and plum red on the underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that builds.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pattern develops as the plant grows, so a young plant looks greener than a mature one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushy and compact.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beleaf begonias are bred to be healthy and low maintenance, and they grow faster than traditional rex begonias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors or out.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows as a houseplant in warm humid rooms and outdoors in shaded tropical gardens, baskets and containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextured leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The large, heart shaped leaves have a textured surface that adds depth to any group of plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it a warm, humid room with bright but filtered light. Like all begonias it is toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it where pets cannot chew it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers and hanging baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e In summer it makes a striking basket or pot on a sheltered patio. Bring it in before the nights turn cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded tropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart as underplanting in shaded or semi shaded beds in frost free gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Beleaf Arctic Breeze Begonia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e A shaded or semi shaded position with filtered light or indirect sun. It wants a warm, humid atmosphere, and if the air is dry a light mist helps. Outdoors it suits tropical and subtropical gardens, and it must always be protected from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a free draining potting mix rich in organic matter, or well drained, humus rich ground in a shaded bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water lightly but regularly for the first 12 weeks or until established, and avoid overwatering. Feed with a liquid fertiliser at half strength every 8 weeks, and take care not to overfeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little pruning is needed beyond removing tired leaves. Foliage may die back in the cooler months while the plant rests: stop feeding, ease off the water, and repot in spring only if it has become rootbound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Beleaf Arctic Breeze Begonia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, and the silver deepens as it grows, so give it a few months before judging the final leaf. Pot it into a free draining mix or plant it into shaded ground soon after delivery, and keep it out of cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock is raised by our grower and is not always available. When it shows as sold out, the notify button on this page sends you an email the day plants are back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-light-indoor-plants\"\u003eLow light indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants for warm gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it indoors all year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Choose a warm, humid room with bright but filtered light, and keep it away from cold draughts and direct afternoon sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves dying back?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cooler months the plant may go dormant and the foliage can die back. Stop feeding and reduce watering until new leaves appear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Begonias are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so place the plant out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790215217471,"sku":"BEG-HYB-BELEAF-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/beleaf-arctic-breeze-begonia-begonia-beleaf-arctic-breeze.jpg?v=1792196485","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/beleaf-arctic-breeze-begonia-begonia-beleaf-arctic-breeze","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}