WA Restricted - Cannot be shipped to Western Australia.
Begonia rex 'Speckles' is a decorative cultivar from the Begonia rex-cultorum group, known for its silvery to lavender leaves marked with irregular pink and green speckling. The foliage is typically broad, asymmetrical, and features a dark central pattern or banding, especially under higher light conditions. Like other rex hybrids, it is derived from species native to subtropical and tropical forests of the eastern Himalayas and southern China, where they grow in moist, shaded environments.
Care Tips:
Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light; colour fades in low light
Water: Water when the surface begins to dry; avoid soggy soil or wet leaves
Humidity: Requires moderate to high humidity; leaf edges may crisp if air is too dry
Media: Loose, well-drained mix with added peat or coir, perlite, and bark
Temperature: Maintain between 16-24°C; protect from sudden chills
Fertiliser: Apply diluted liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during active growth
Repotting: Repot in spring when roots fill the pot 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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