Begonia 'Spacestars Maia' – Foliage Begonia for Indoors and Out (3 or 6 x 1L Pots)

Begonia 'Spacestars Maia' is a foliage begonia grown for its olive to grey-green leaves marked with striking red veins.

The Spacestars range is a group of unusual foliage begonias, rare and out of the ordinary, sold for the living room or kitchen as much as the garden. 'Maia' has olive to grey-green leaves with magnificent red veins running through them, which is what gives the plant its colour. Indoors it wants bright but indirect light, out of the midday sun; a spot near an east or north facing window suits it well, and in the frost-free months it can stand outside in a sheltered, shaded place.

These foliage begonias are houseplants at heart and must stay indoors through the cold months; none go outside until the frosts are over, and they come back in before the autumn chill. Keep the compost lightly moist and never waterlogged. Begonias are harmful if eaten.

Supplied as 3 or 6 large, established plants in 1L pots, packed in a gift box direct from the British nursery.

Cultural Information

Common Name: Foliage begonia (Spacestars range)

Fully Grown Height and Spread: The grower gives no measurements

Growth Habit: Leafy, clump-forming

Perfect For: Living rooms and kitchens, bright windowsills, a sheltered summer spot outdoors

Foliage: Olive to grey-green with red veins

Flowering Time: Grown for foliage, not flowers

Planting Position: Bright, indirect light indoors; can spend the frost-free months outside

Soil Type: Free-draining houseplant compost, kept lightly moist

Hardiness: Not hardy; keep indoors except in the frost-free months

Maintenance: Low; water when the surface dries

Seasonal Interest: Year-round foliage indoors

Type: Tender foliage begonia, sold for indoors and out