Baby Plants - Begonia Rex Escargot

Begonia Rex Escargot is a small houseplant with an extremely eye-catching appearance. Its striking, spiral shaped leaves display shades of deep green with a silvery green spiral in the centre. The leaves closely resemble the pattern on a snail’s shell, which is where this unique plant gets its name.

This plant is a shade lover, so it will enjoy a fully shaded or partially shaded area in your home, as long as it receives sufficient levels of humidity. A spot in the bathroom or kitchen would be ideal, or regular misting as long as water is not left sitting on the leaves. Wait until the soil is dry to touch before watering again.

Begonia Rex Escargot is certainly one of the more unique houseplant options. The textured leaves and crimson red stems will make it a standout piece in any room. This houseplant is an excellent choice for any plant lover since it is relatively easy to grow and care for. Its miniature size means it’s perfect for anyone with smaller spaces to fill, whether it be a smaller living room or hallway, or a desk of shelf.

It’s not unusual to give your plant a name… so don’t hesitate to choose one that you think suits the plant! Try naming your plant with the first name or word that you think of when you look at it - that’s how we ended up with an orchid named Clover and spider plant called Joseph.