Begonia cleopatrae
Native range: Palawan, Philippines
Known names: Begonia cleopatrae
Hardiness: Keep above 55°F
Mature Size: ~6–12" tall × ~8–12" wide
Light: Morning sun, indirect bright window, dappled light, diffused light
Water: Keep soil lightly moist- let top layer dry between waterings
Soil: Well-draining, moisture-retentive mix with added perlite or pumice
Dormancy Period: Growth slows during cooler season
Pet-Safe: No
Plant Size: 4" Pot, shipped semi-bare root.
 
Begonia cleopatrae is a rhizomatous begonia with rounded, heart-shaped leaves that have deeply scalloped, ruffled margins. The leaves are olive colored with lighter stripe straight in the center and lighter green markings along the edges streaking towards the center. Light pink flowers.