Description:
Begonia erythrophylla, one of the oldest hybrids still in cultivation, features smooth, round olive-colored leaves with a reddish underside. It thrives in bright, indirect light to part shade and requires drying between waterings. This heirloom plant, hybridized in Germany in 1845, is known for its trailing rhizome and adaptability to a range of temperatures.
Sources:
- [1] Begonia ‘Erythrophylla’ - “Beef Steak” - 4 inch: My Green Obsession. Visit Source
- [2] Begonia 'Erythrophylla' "Beef Steak": Steve's Leaves. Visit Source
- [3] Begonia ‘Erythrophylla’ - “Beef Steak” - 4 inch: My Green Obsession. Visit Source
- [4] Begonia 'Erythrophylla' "Beef Steak": Steve's Leaves. Visit Source
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Last Updated June 29, 2025
| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| My Green Obsession | Begonia ‘Erythrophylla’ - “Beef Steak” |
Yes
|
$14.95 |
| My Green Obsession | Begonia ‘Erythrophylla’ - “Beef Steak” - 4 inch |
Yes
|
$19.95 |
| Steve's Leaves | Begonia 'Erythrophylla' "Beef Steak" |
No
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$18.99 |