{"product_id":"maori-haze-begonia-begonia-maori-haze","title":"Maori Haze Begonia - Begonia 'Maori Haze'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaori Haze Begonia (\u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Maori Haze') is a compact foliage plant, about 45cm high and wide, with large heart shaped leaves in silver blue. Burgundy plum shading gathers in the centre of each leaf and around its edges, giving a hazy, shimmering look. It is at home in a warm lounge room or a sheltered, shaded corner of a frost free garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA shimmering silver blue.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mature leaves carry plum maroon shading in the centre and along the edges, which gives each one a hazy, layered look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour that deepens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The shading intensifies at the centre and edges as the plant matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBushy and low maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e Beleaf begonias are bred to be compact and healthy, and they grow faster than traditional rex begonias.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLounge room or patio.\u003c\/strong\u003e It enjoys warm, sheltered, humid conditions, so it works indoors or on a patio from spring to autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBold texture.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large heart shaped leaves with a textured surface catch the light from every angle.\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 Place it in a warm room with filtered light. Begonias are toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it where pets cannot chew it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatio containers and baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e From spring to autumn it suits a pot or hanging basket on a sheltered patio, then comes inside when nights cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded tropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart under larger plants in shade or semi shade, in gardens that do not see frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Maori Haze Begonia in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaded or semi shaded, with filtered light or indirect sun. It likes warmth and humidity, and a light mist helps when the air is dry. Outdoors it suits tropical and subtropical gardens, and it must be kept from frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, organic rich potting mix in pots, or humus rich, well drained soil 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 do not overwater. Use a liquid fertiliser at half strength every 8 weeks at most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little pruning is needed other than removing old leaves. In the cooler months the foliage may die back as the plant rests, so skip feeding, water sparingly and wait for new leaves. Repot in spring only if rootbound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Maori Haze Begonia as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, and its hazy silver blue colouring strengthens as the plant grows. Pot it or plant it into shade soon after delivery, and keep it away from frost and cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube is supplied by our grower, so availability comes and goes. A sold out tube simply means none is ready today: press the notify button on this page and we will email you the day it returns.\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\"\u003eOur full range of indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-shade\"\u003ePlants for full shade\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eKeeping indoor plants healthy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Maori Haze go outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a frost free garden. It suits shaded or semi shaded spots with filtered light, and on a patio from spring to autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to mist it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMisting is only needed when the air is dry. Begonias like humidity, so a light spray can help indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it pet friendly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Begonias are toxic to cats and dogs if chewed, so keep the plant out of reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790215807295,"sku":"BEG-HYB-MAORIH-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/maori-haze-begonia-begonia-maori-haze.jpg?v=1792196503","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/maori-haze-begonia-begonia-maori-haze","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}