{"product_id":"begonia-mishmi-silver-welsh-grown","title":"Begonia 'Mishmi Silver' - Welsh Grown","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eBegonia ‘Mishmi Silver’\u003c\/i\u003e is a striking foliage plant with broad, lobed leaves shimmering in shades of icy silver, veined with deep green and often tinged with plum beneath. Named after the Mishmi Hills of northeast India, this variety combines a wild, almost prehistoric look with a refined, silvery glow. It grows from thick rhizomes and stays compact, making it ideal for pots or bright, humid corners indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eBegonia ‘Mishmi Silver’\u003c\/i\u003e (named after the Mishmi Hills in Arunachal Pradesh, India)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBelieved to be a cultivar derived from rhizomatous species native to northeast India. ‘Mishmi Silver’ is grown for its distinctive leaf shape and rare, silvery tones – and may involve parentage from \u003ci\u003eBegonia palmata\u003c\/i\u003e or related species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name(s)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMishmi Silver Begonia, Silver Leaf Begonia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCultivar with parent species from the Eastern Himalayas (Arunachal Pradesh, India)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers bright, indirect light. Direct sun can scorch the leaves, but too little light may reduce colour contrast and slow growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater when the top 2–3cm of soil feels dry. Keep soil lightly moist in spring and summer, but never soggy. In winter, reduce watering and avoid wetting the rhizome or crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThrives in high humidity – aim for 50–70%. Avoid misting the leaves directly; instead, use a pebble tray or humidifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLikes a rich, free-draining mix – combine compost, orchid bark, and perlite. Rhizomatous begonias are prone to rot in compacted soil. Repot every 1–2 years in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every 4–6 weeks in the growing season with a diluted balanced fertiliser. Avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemp\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIdeal temperature is 18–24°C. Protect from cold draughts and temperatures below 15°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eToxic if ingested – keep out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGive the pot a quarter turn every week or so to keep the growth symmetrical. Wipe leaves gently with a soft brush or dry cloth to maintain their silvery shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtras\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIts creeping rhizome can be encouraged to branch by pinching the growing tips – helping the plant stay compact and bushy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThis begonia is named after one of the most biodiverse regions of the Eastern Himalayas – home to cloud forests, rare orchids, and dozens of wild begonia species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":57919400313213,"sku":"1032953423771","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":44048370106621,"sku":"8107302012961","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"14cm","offer_id":44048370139389,"sku":"4008302012961","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm","offer_id":55910162399613,"sku":"1895293806471","price":68.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/begonia-mishmi-silver-welsh-grown-515239.jpg?v=1692260579","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/begonia-mishmi-silver-welsh-grown","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}