WA Restricted - Cannot be shipped to Western Australia.
Begonia 'Bright Eyes' is a rhizomatous hybrid grown primarily for its decorative foliage, which ranges from metallic rose to bronze-red tones depending on light levels. The leaves are ovate with shallow serrations and display a soft sheen, often accentuated by darker veins and subtle colour zoning. This cultivar is noted for producing small clusters of light pink flowers, though its leaf display remains the primary appeal. While it has no natural range, its ancestry likely includes species from Central America and Asia commonly adapted to shaded, humid understories.
Care Tips:
Light: Suits bright, indirect light; deeper colours may fade in low light
Water: Water when the top 2-3 cm of soil has dried; avoid wetting the leaves
Humidity: Performs best with humidity above 50%; keep away from heaters
Media: Use an airy mix with bark, perlite, and leaf mould or coir
Temperature: Optimal range is 16-24°C; protect from cold windowsills
Fertiliser: Apply a diluted, balanced liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during growth
Repotting: Repot in spring once rhizomes begin crowding the pot edge
Additional Notes:
Known to be toxic
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
ALL STATES (including WA, NT, TAS): We now offer a universal, streamlined schedule with two dispatches per week for all regions. This schedule includes all necessary biosecurity treatment and processing for plants sent interstate.
Tuesday Dispatch: Orders placed by Sunday 11:59 PM AEST.
Friday Dispatch: Orders placed by Wednesday 11:59 PM AEST.
Orders placed after these cut-offs will be dispatched on the next available day.
Plant Health Certification (PHC) Fees:
$20 fee applies to WA orders.
$10 fee applies to NT and TAS orders.
This fee is per order (not per plant) and is included in your shipping cost at checkout. It covers the mandatory biosecurity treatments (ICA-29, PS-27, ICA-62) required for interstate compliance.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our Help Centre (Contact Page).
