Begonia ‘Lion Dance’

Begonia ‘Lion Dance’ is a theatrical houseplant with swirling, spiralled leaves that curl in on themselves like the mane of the festival lion it is named after. Each leaf is rich green with silvered centres, bronze margins, and a coiled, almost nautilus-shaped base where the petiole meets the blade.

Origins

Begonia ‘Lion Dance’ is a modern hybrid begonia selected for its unusual spiralled foliage. Its parentage traces back to rhizomatous species from the humid subtropical forests of Asia and South America, where begonias grow in bright, filtered shade.

Soil and Substrate

Like all rhizomatous begonias, ‘Lion Dance’ prefers a light, airy substrate that protects its shallow roots and creeping rhizome. OurSimply Houseplant Tropical Potting Mix would be an ideal potting mix for this houseplant.

Begonia Lion Dance

Lion Dance is a gorgeous cultivar of Begonia with wonderful dark winged leaves with yellow veins. Begonias are having a real resurgence at the moment, with unique varieties popping up more frequently in homes.

How to care for your Begonia –

Water: Only water your Begonia once the top soil feels dry, less so throughout Winter.

Light: Begonia love bright indirect sunlight.

Humidity: They love lots of humidity so would be very happy in a bathroom!

Temperature: They love the warmth, about 20 degrees C.

Toxic to cats & dogs? Yes

Air purifying? Yes