Begonia Bipinnatifida ‘Starter Plant’

In its natural habitat, Begonia bipinnatifida is found on the rocky outcrops of Mount Horne, New Guinea. The deep red, branched stems zigzag slightly from one leaf node to the next. They form a dramatic contrast with the dark-green upper surface of the plant’s leaves. The undersides of the leaves are the same deep bordeaux red as the stems. Compound leaves attached to leaf stems are divided into smaller leaflets, creating an overall fern-like appearance. Begonia bipinnatifida can grow to a height of 25-30 centimetres but is easy to keep small. The flowers are tiny but the combination of pink tepals and golden yellow styles and stigmas makes them highly appealing.