Begonia 'Argentea-vireo' care

Collectors know Begonia 'Argentea-vireo' for its steady pace; it keeps a compact rosette even in imperfect corners.

It does best in medium filtered light, though it tolerates brief departures without sulking. It prefers to be watered when the leaves just begin to soften, and it will forgive a missed week far better than a doubled one.

Keep it at occasional misting in dry rooms; pot it in rich, moisture-retentive mix and refresh the top layer each spring. It is mildly irritating to pets if chewed, so shelve it accordingly.