{"product_id":"begonia-gironella-safari-tiger","title":"Begonia gironella 'Safari Tiger' - Decorative Begonia with tiger-striped leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBegonia gironella 'Safari Tiger'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a foliage begonia prized for the spectacular pattern of its leaves, which combines several shades of green, from light green to very dark green. The radial, almost tiger-like pattern starts in the central area of the leaf and creates a strong contrast that is particularly visible on mature leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are rounded to slightly asymmetrical, with finely wavy edges and a delicate, slightly raised texture. The plant has a compact, bushy growth habit, making it suitable for shelves, desks, bright windowsills, or collections of decorative begonias.\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\u003eCommercial name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBegonia gironella\u003c\/em\u003e 'Safari Tiger'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Begoniaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial tropical plant, grown for its foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact, well-branched growth habit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRounded to slightly asymmetrical leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadial pattern in shades of light and dark green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlightly wavy edges\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine, slightly raised texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact growth, suitable for indoor pots\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 sunlight, which can cause leaf scorch or fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose, airy, and well-draining, while still able to maintain moderate moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e regular but moderate. Allow the surface layer of the growing medium to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid excess water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e appreciates moderate to high atmospheric humidity, together with good air circulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers approximately \u003cstrong\u003e18-26°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. Protect the plant from cold, 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, using a fertilizer for tropical foliage plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Recommended growing medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor \u003cem\u003eBegonia gironella 'Safari Tiger'\u003c\/em\u003e, we recommend an \u003cstrong\u003eairy, lightweight, and well-draining growing medium\u003c\/strong\u003e that maintains a balanced moisture level without excessive compaction around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✨ What makes it special\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efoliage with a highly pronounced tiger-like pattern;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003espectacular contrast between the shades of green;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eeach leaf may develop a slightly different pattern;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompact and decorative growth habit;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edelicate texture and slightly wavy edges;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esuitable for collections of begonias and decorative foliage plants;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003espectacular appearance even without flowers.\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 pattern, color intensity, shape, and size of the leaves may naturally vary from one specimen to another and depending on the light and growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBegonia leaves are \u003cstrong\u003edelicate and sensitive to handling, transportation, and adaptation to new environmental conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. They may show small spots, dry edges, tears, scratches, folds, or other aesthetic imperfections. The plant may even lose one or more leaves during the acclimatization period, without this normally affecting its viability or ability to produce new foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight including pot: approx. 20 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Floraria Secret Garden (SG)","offers":[{"title":"10 cm pot","offer_id":57166222065990,"sku":null,"price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/IMG-0082.png?v=1787223625","url":"https:\/\/secretgarden.ro\/en-fi\/products\/begonia-gironella-safari-tiger","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}