Begonia 'Jurassic Silver Point'

The rough texture and distinctive silver centers within pointed, almost black leaves gives 'Jurassic Silver Point' Begonia a wild, rather primitive look. Too tender to withstand Pacific NW weather other than in the summer, this rex begonia will grow indoors year-around. Place it in a well-lit room on a saucer with pebbles barely covered with water (for humidity), water thoroughly only when the surface soil is dry, and you'll have a happy houseplant about a foot tall and wide. Straggly stems can be pinched back to keep the begonia compact and tidy. Indoor gardeners with pets should be aware that this houseplant is toxic to cats and dogs.

Common Name: Rex Begonia 'Jurassic Silver Point'

Mature Size: 10" - 16" tall and wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Optimum Temperature:

• 60° F
• 65° F
• 70° F
• 75° F
• 80° F

Characteristics: Not pet-friendly

Light: Indoors: well-lit room, no direct sun. Outdoors: shade, dappled sun

Water Requirements: Water thoroughly when surface soil is dry

Foliage Color: Purple

Bloom Color: Pale pink to white, inconspicuous

Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall

Structure: Mounding

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.