{"product_id":"begonia-rex-escargot-mafia-spiral-leaf-rex-begonia","title":"Begonia rex ‘Escargot Mafia’ | Spiral Leaf Rex Begonia","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegonia rex ‘Escargot Mafia’ | Spiral Leaf Rex Begonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegonia rex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Escargot Mafia’ is all about the foliage. Each leaf develops a dramatic spiral pattern, with bands of deep green, silver, and darker markings curling inward toward the center. The result is wonderfully strange — part snail shell, part Victorian wallpaper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike other Rex Begonias, ‘Escargot Mafia’ stays relatively compact and makes an excellent foliage plant for shelves, tabletops, terrariums, or anywhere its intricately patterned leaves can be appreciated up close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to encourage strong coloration and compact growth. Rex Begonias appreciate consistent moisture but dislike soggy soil, so allow the upper layer of the mix to begin drying between waterings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright, indirect light. Avoid strong direct afternoon sun, which can scorch the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water when the upper layer of the growing mix begins to dry. Keep moderately and consistently moist, but never waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Appreciates moderate to high humidity. Good airflow is equally important, particularly in humid growing conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers warm, stable indoor temperatures around 65–80°F. Protect from cold drafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A light, well-draining mix that retains some moisture while allowing plenty of air around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compact and foliage-focused. Older leaves can be removed at the base as they decline to keep the plant looking its best.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA seriously good little foliage plant for anyone who likes their begonias on the weird side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Accidental Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"4","offer_id":50373845778789,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/4775\/4597\/files\/82775F21-50F0-4395-B040-DDC7BF452D1B.jpg?v=1790740878","url":"https:\/\/accidentalplantshop.store\/products\/begonia-rex-escargot-mafia-spiral-leaf-rex-begonia","provider":"The Accidental Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}