WA Restricted - Cannot be shipped to Western Australia.
Begonia rex 'Hugh McLaughlin' is a striking cultivar in the Begonia rex-cultorum group, recognised for its rich, deep-coloured foliage. The leaves are typically a deep burgundy or near-black, often overlaid with a soft silvery sheen and bordered with contrasting bright pink or crimson margins. This hybrid does not occur in nature but is derived from species originally found in subtropical forest understories of the eastern Himalayas and south-western China.
Care Tips:
Light: Performs best in bright, indirect light; leaf colour may dull in low light
Water: Keep evenly moist, allowing the top few centimetres to dry slightly between waterings
Humidity: Benefits from humidity levels above 50%; dry air may lead to edge browning
Media: Use a porous mix with peat or coir, perlite, and pine bark
Temperature: Prefers 18-24°C; avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature drops
Fertiliser: Feed with a diluted balanced fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during the growing season
Repotting: Repot annually in spring if rootbound or growth slows
Additional Notes:
Known to be toxic
Shipping and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch:
Orders are processed in scheduled weekly runs.
VIC, QLD, NSW, SA & ACT: Sunday 11:59 pm cut-off. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 9 working days for processing.
WA, TAS & NT: Thursday 11:59 pm cut-off for Friday treatment. Orders are generally prepared from Monday and dispatched by Thursday. Allow up to 10 working days for treatment, certification and processing.
Dispatch dates are not guaranteed and may be affected by biosecurity requirements, weather, public holidays, order volumes and plant preparation.
Express Shipping speeds up transit after dispatch only. It does not speed up processing, treatment or certification.
Biosecurity Fees:
WA & TAS: $20 per order
NT: $10 per order
Fees are included at checkout and help cover mandatory plant treatment and health certification.
Important:
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