Description
Begonia ‘White Ice’ is an eye-catching cane-type hybrid featuring elongated, dark-to-medium green leaves heavily splashed with frosted, silvery-white polka dots that create an icy appearance. It grows upright to about 40–50 cm tall and occasionally produces delicate clusters of soft pink flowers.
Plant Description
- Foliage: Asymmetrical, cane-like leaves with a heavily frosted or polka-dotted white-on-green pattern.
- Growth Habit: Upright, branching, and clumping perennial.
- Blooms: Small, pendulous clusters of pale to rosy pink flowers under optimal light.
Care Instructions for South Africa
- Light: Bright, indirect indoor light or shaded outdoor patios. Protect from harsh South African midday sun, which scorches the brittle leaves.
- Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Water thoroughly when the top 2 to 3 cm of soil feels dry. Reduce watering during South African winter months.
- Soil: A rich, loose, well draining soil.
