{"product_id":"begonia-sierra-mountain-king","title":"Begonia 'Sierra Mountain King'","description":"\u003carticle dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:100%] mx-auto flex-1 w-full max-w-full group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden pb-[40px] relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegonia 'Sierra Mountain King'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spectacular cane-like hybrid, valued for its upright habit, vigorous growth, and large, elongated leaves with an elegant appearance. The foliage ranges from dark green to olive green and is decorated with \u003cstrong\u003ewell-defined silver spots\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the undersides of the leaves may have reddish hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder good growing conditions, the plant may produce delicate white-pink flowers that complement the spectacular foliage without overshadowing its main feature: the leaf pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorticultural name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Sierra Mountain King'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHorticultural origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e hybrid of \u003cem\u003eBegonia maculata\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003eBegonia lubbersii\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e cane-like \/ shrubby Begonia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHabit:\u003c\/strong\u003e upright, vigorous, well-branched\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/strong\u003e elongated, slightly pendulous, with a pointed tip\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark green to olive green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e silver spots arranged between the veins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf underside:\u003c\/strong\u003e may have reddish tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e white-pink to pale pink\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate to vigorous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e houseplant, Begonia collections, bright spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e☀️ Growing conditions and care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers bright, indirect light; avoid intense direct sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate; allow the substrate to dry slightly at the surface between waterings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e light, airy, and well-draining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e appreciates moderate to high atmospheric humidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e ideally approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18-26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e protect from cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate during the active growing period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e shortening the shoots can encourage branching and help maintain a more compact habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e does not tolerate frost and is grown as a houseplant in Romania's climate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003elarge, elegant leaves with silver spots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eupright and vigorous habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebeautiful contrast between the green upper surface and slightly reddish underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehybrid appreciated by Begonia collectors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecan become a large and spectacular specimen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edecorative foliage throughout the year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edelicate white-pink flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eexotic appearance distinct from compact Begonias\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📌 Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe appearance of the leaves, intensity of the silver spots, and degree of branching may naturally vary from one specimen to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegonia leaves are sensitive to handling and transport and may show \u003cstrong\u003esmall spots, bends, tears, dry edges, or other cosmetic imperfections\u003c\/strong\u003e. These characteristics do not normally affect the plant's viability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approximately 10 cm - baby plant\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"8 cm pot","offer_id":57400394481990,"sku":null,"price":16.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/C5F6E759-0DC1-4F7D-9806-1ACBC5E48ABD.png?v=1789658247","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-de\/products\/begonia-sierra-mountain-king","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}