Begonia Ferox *Grower's Choice* week 17 collector-selected form valued for its

collector-selected form valued for its broad

When mature

They thrive on the ability of the spongy fibers to hold moisture while at the same time keeping the roots well aerated

while its smaller size makes it well suited to tighter growing spaces

Begonia Ferox *Grower's Choice* week 17 collector-selected form valued for itsBegonia feroxoften called the Fierce Begonia or Troll Begoniais a rare rhizomatous species discovered in 2011 in the limestone karst regions of Guangxi, China. Its known for its dramatic, prehistoric looking foliage covered in black, cone shaped protrusions called bullae. Despite their spiky appearance, these cones are soft to the touch. Juvenile leaves emerge smooth and reddish, with the bullae developing only as the leaves mature. Plants typically