Begonia Hatacoa Var Rubrifolia

Begonia hatacoa var rubrifolia occurs naturally in northern India, Bangladesh, southern China, Nepal and Bhutan. It is a species that prefers to grow between a height of 1200m and 2000m. This makes the begonia accustomed to lower temperatures than many other species from Asia. The plant grows to approximately 40 cm. The leaves with an asymmetrical shape bundle into a thick, deep green foliage. The leaves have strong upright veins and a blood-red bottom. The flowers of Begonia hatacoa grow on a long stem above this foliage and each have four petals. The top and bottom have a beautiful pink stripes pattern in addition to a white color.