WA Restricted - Cannot be shipped to Western Australia.
Begonia venosa is a shrubby species native to the rocky outcrops and dry forest margins of eastern Brazil, particularly in the states of Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo. Unlike most foliage begonias, this species is adapted to relatively arid conditions and is notable for its thick, leathery leaves. The foliage is a pale green to silvery tone and covered with a fine, velvety indumentum, helping to reduce water loss in its native habitat. It produces upright stems and small clusters of white flowers.
Care Tips:
Light: Requires bright, filtered light; tolerates some direct morning sun
Water: Allow soil to dry significantly between waterings; avoid prolonged moisture
Humidity: Adapts to moderate humidity; less demanding than most begonias
Media: Well-draining mix with sand, perlite, and organic matter
Temperature: Prefers warm conditions around 20–28°C; protect from frost
Fertiliser: Feed lightly every 4–6 weeks with a diluted fertiliser during active growth
Repotting: Repot every 2 years or when rootbound; avoid heavy soils
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).
