Noted for its ornate foliage, Begonia Tiger Paws' (Eyelash Begonia) is an evergreen, rhizomatous perennial mostly grown for its striking foliage of small, chocolate to bronze-red leaves, adorned with bright green, paw-like markings. The leaves have white eyelash-like hairs on their edges, hence the common name. Their undersides and juicy stems are wine-red. As an added bonus, small sprays of pale pink flowers are held above the foliage in summer. This miniature rhizomatous begonia can be grown outdoors in pots, in the ground to form a lovely groundcover or in hanging baskets. In mild winter areas, it may remain outdoors year-round as long as it does not freeze. Great as an indoor plant too, thanks to its rich colors and relatively rapid growth.

• Winner of the Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
• Grows up to 10-12 in. tall and wide (25-30 cm).
• Prefers partial shade and organically rich, moist but well-drained soils. This begonia requires high humidity during the growing period. Let the soil dry between waterings and avoid overwatering as it may cause fungal diseases or rot.
• Propagate leaf cuttings or sections of rhizome.
• No pruning required. Remove dead leaves promptly and keep the soil surface free of debris to avoid disease problems. Pinching tips and pruning outer stems in the growing season gives a bushier plant
• Watch for snails and powder mildew.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.