Begonia ‘Erythrophylla’ (Beefsteak Begonia)

Begonia Erythrophylla (Beefsteak Begonia) is a rare begonia found in tropical and sub-tropical areas. Not usually sold in plant stores, the beefsteak begonia is a real collector's item. The contrast in colors between the front and back of leaves is truly spectacular.   Beefsteak Begonia has shiny leaves, that are dark  green on one side and deep burgundy red underneath.  This begonia is an early hybrid dating back to the 1840s. It was produced by crossing B. hydrocolylifolia X B. maculata.

IT IS EASY TO GROW AND LIKES LOTS OF INDIRECT SUNLIGHT.   YOU CAN PUT OUTDOORS IN THE SUMMER, BUT INTRODUCE IT SLOWLY TO THE OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT.   SOME INDIRECT SUN AND PARTIAL SHADE DURING THE HOT PART OF THE DAY.

You will receive a plant the same size or larger to the plant in the pictures 1 - 3.  Picture 5 is the Stock plant and  NOT FOR SALE.