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Begonia Rex 'Escargot' (Pot Size 12cm)

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Quick Guide

• Spiral-patterned leaves

• Silver and green foliage

• Easy to care for

• Thrives in indirect light

• Ideal for home decor

Begonia Rex ‘Escargot’, commonly known as the Escargot Begonia, is a captivating houseplant renowned for its unique and ornamental foliage. The plant’s leaves exhibit a stunning spiral pattern, reminiscent of a snail’s shell, which gives the plant its charming name, “Escargot.” These leaves feature a striking mix of silver and green, adding a touch of elegance and visual interest to any indoor space.

Perfect for adding texture and beauty to living rooms, bedrooms, and offices, the Escargot Begonia is well-suited for decorative containers and serves as an excellent focal point in mixed plant arrangements. This compact plant can reach a maximum height and spread of 30 cm, making it a manageable and attractive addition to your home decor. Pair it with other foliage plants like Peperomia or Calathea to create a lush and diverse indoor garden.

Plant Care Guide

Begonia Rex ‘Escargot’ requires moderate care. Plant it in a well-draining, peat-based potting mix and water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. High humidity is essential, so mist the leaves frequently or use a humidifier. Place the plant in bright, indirect light to avoid leaf scorch from direct sunlight. Feed monthly with a diluted balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season. Monitor for common pests such as spider mites and mealybugs, and protect the plant from drafts and sudden temperature changes. For a contemporary look, consider using an Elho pot cover; for a more traditional style, a ceramic or basket pot cover would be ideal.

  • EAN code
    040726
  • Ultimate Height
    40cm (15.7In)
  • Ultimate Spread
    30cm (11.8In)
  • Foliage Colour
    Variegated Pale Purple-Pale Yellow-Green -Deep Crimson
  • Growth Rate
    Moderate
  • Child Friendly
    Yes
  • Light Conditions
    Indirect Light

Delivery Areas

We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.

Delivery Costs & Delivery Day

Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.

Delivery Timeframes

We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.

Third-Party Couriers

For London postcodes outside a 5-mile radius of our Kentish Town garden centre, we may occasionally use a third-party courier for delivery. In these cases, we try our best to still deliver the items in the requested delivery time slot but please be aware that occasionally this may not always be possible and is out of our control.

Delivery Discrepancies

Please check your order as soon as it arrives. If there is any discrepancy — such as a missing, incorrect, or damaged item — please contact us within 48 hours of delivery so we can put things right. After this time, we will assume the order was received complete and in good condition. We are unable to take responsibility for damage that has occurred after this period.

Click & Collect

We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.

All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.

Returns Policy

If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.

Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.

Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.

Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.

Located in Kentish Town, London, Boma garden centre is proud of its vision to transform the city into an urban paradise. The garden centre has created a plant lover's paradise, a place where you can relax, unwind and de-stress among the foliage and flowers. The Webshop makes it easier to order online if you can't get to the garden centre, with nationwide delivery. But we encourage plant lovers to pop in for a visit and chat with the team. 

 

 

Creating an urban paradise

Our dream is to transform urban living into a plant lovers' paradise. Making our neighbourhoods a wonderful place is good for our wellbeing and more friendly to the environment. A shared vision that gets us out of bed in the morning.

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Our team of horticulturists planned our garden centre to show plants in their natural habitat, with inspirational displays. Looking for plants is like taking a walk in a botanical sanctuary.
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It so happens we stock some fabulous plants

Our garden centre specialises in rare specimen plants beyond the common garden varieties. We also stock everything you need to cultivate your dream garden, home and office, with the largest range of plants, pots and containers in North London. Apparently, visitors consider us  The gardener's garden centre.

 

Buy Begonia Rex 'Escargot' (Pot Size 12cm) at The Boma Garden Centre in Kentish Town, London. Visit our garden centre in London and check our wide range of plants & gardening products. We also offer many other  products in our webshop. We look forward to seeing you soon!