Begonia 'Party Dress' (WA Prohibited)
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Begonia 'Party Dress' is a bright and cheerful rex-type begonia with lime-green leaves edged in irregular splashes of warm bronze. The vivid contrast and round, frilled leaf shape give it a festive appearance, making it a standout foliage plant for indoor bright shade or protected outdoor positions.
Key Characteristics
- Foliage: Lime-green leaves with bronze mottling around the edges.
- Leaf Shape: Rounded leaves with soft ruffling.
- Growth Habit: Compact and mounding.
- Seasonality: Evergreen indoors; peak growth in warmer months.
- Flowers: Produces small pink flowers intermittently.
Care
- Light: Bright, filtered light. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent scorching.
- Water: Keep lightly moist; allow the top of the mix to dry slightly between waterings.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity. Avoid wetting the foliage directly.
- Temperature: Warm indoor conditions (18-28°C). Protect from cold drafts.
- Media: Free-draining mix with perlite or fine bark for aeration.
- Feeding: Light liquid feeding during spring and summer.
Shipping Schedule and Biosecurity Information
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Dispatch & Shipping Information
Non-Biosecurity States (QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC, SA): We now offer two dispatches per week for these regions:
- 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.
Biosecurity States (WA, NT, TAS): These orders require mandatory biosecurity treatment (PHC) and follow a specific weekly schedule:
- Cut-off: Orders must be placed by Thursday 11:59 PM AEST.
- Dispatch Day: Orders are processed over the weekend and dispatched on Tuesday.
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 costat checkout.
Important Note: We operate independently from Collectors Corner. For any enquiries, please refer to our contact page
Size: 66mm Pot