Begonia 'Benitochiba'  is a really exotic looking rex cultivar. It is published that Isamu Misono, a noted Japanese hybridizer crossed Begonia 'Filigree' (a rex cultivar) with the Brazilian species B. luxurians to create 'Benitochiba'. However, that being said, judging from the characteristics of this cultivar and chromeosome numbers of the species, many believe the species parent is B. hemsleyana.

The compound leaf is a bright silver pink colour with black or dark purple markings along the main veins. In cool temperatures and bright light the leaves are a bright metallic pink. The flowers produced by this begonia are a pale pink. Like many rex hybrids, the colours in the leaves tend to vary depending on season. Colours tend to dull in summer but will become more vibrant again as the weather cools.

This Begonia prefers partial shade as it is prone to leaf burn due to sun damage. Some browning of the edges of the leaves can also occur when the humidity is to low, this begonia grows best in higher humidity levels of 50-95%. A terrarium can help achieve this or frequent misting to build humidity in low humidity climates.

Like most begonias this stunner prefers a loose, well-draining soil to ensure adequate air-rating of the roots and ensure its not to stay too wet. These begonias prefer to be on the drier side, to ensure over watering does not occur only water when potting medium is almost completely dried out.

Please note that Begonias are notorious for not posting well, so keep in mind that you may receive a plant with floppy/brown edged leaves. They generally bounce back pretty quickly and will push out fresh leaves once potted up.

(You will receive a bare rooted plant similar to the one seen in the images. Each living plant is unique and may vary slightly in size, colour or shape.)