Begonia 'Tiger Paws' (Eyelash Begonia)

The common name of these plants derives from the short, coarse hairs which grow around the edge of each lopsided, heart-shaped leaf. The attractive foliage is bright lime-green in color, marked with a bronze-red pattern which gives the leaves a patched or blotchy appearance. The stalks are also speckled with red and arise from a rhizome which creeps across the surface of the potting mixture. Mass these plants together in a basket or mix them with other foliage plants.

Mini-climate
Warm, filtered sun.

Size
These plants grow to about Bin in height with a l foot spread. Small plants are offered for sale all year.

Feeding
Feed with standard liquid fertilizer every two weeks during spring and summer.

Potting
Repot every spring using an equal combination of soil-based potting mixture and leaf mold. If you don't want to move an older plant into a larger plot, topdress instead. Discard the plant after several repottings.

Special points
Stand plants on trays filled with moist pebbles to increase humidity. Protect from powdery mildew by supplying adequate ventilation.