Begonia 'Argentea-marmorata' care

Begonia 'Argentea-marmorata' rewards a patient owner: it grows as a slow climber and asks mostly to be left alone.

Give it bright light with no direct midday sun; leaf colour fades noticeably in darker spots. Water little and often, keeping the mix barely moist; the fastest way to lose one is a saucer left full.

Aim for 55% humidity or higher and use rich, moisture-retentive mix — roots here want air as much as water. Propagation is straightforward from stem cuttings rooted in water.