Begonia 'Gryphon'

Size
Regular price £12.00
This product is not available for pickup at any store

Scientific Name
Begonia x hybrida (hybrid begonia) 'Gryphon'

Common Name
Gryphon Begonia, Cane Begonia

Origin
South America, mainly Brazil

Description
Gryphon Begonias are cane-like begonias whose leaves grow at the end of long, bamboo-like stems; they are grown for their more upright structure as well as their beautiful silver-speckled leaves and deep red stems and leaf-undersides. Keep your Gryphon happy and it will reward you with gorgeous, star-shaped foliage just as stunning as the famous mythical creature for which it is named

Light
Thrives in bright, indirect light, but will tolerate some shade.

Water
Keep the soil moist, but ensure good drainage and don't allow to sit in water. Water when the top inch of soil is dry, and reduce watering in winter.

Humidity
Likes above average humidity, but ensure there is sufficiant air flow around the plant.

Soil

Plant in fast draining, but moisture retentive soil. A mix with added bark or grit would be ideal. Repot every three years or once the plant and roots are crowding the pot.

Food
Feed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.

Temperature

Ideal temperature range of 12-26°C; don't let it drop below this in winter.

Pet-safe
No, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.

Sprouts Top Tips
As the plant establishes, it may start to look leggy. To combat this you can prune the topmost leaves which will make the plant bushier- and provide clippings which may be propagated.

     

    Check out The Sprouts Blog

    Sprouts insights to house plants, gardening, our favourite brands and plant hire case studies.
    We’re Growing – Welcome to Sprouts HQ! - Sprouts of Bristol
    Sprouts of Bristol is expanding with the launch of Sprouts HQ – a new South Bristol premises that will house a dedicated packing space for online orders, an office, studio, and more room for rare and exciting plants. While the Kingsdown shop remains open as usual, the new HQ allows Sprouts to grow behind the scenes and offer even better service both in-store and online. This blog post shares the story behind the move, what customers can expect, and how to keep supporting this independent plant shop through the transition.
    Jessy EdgarAugust 15, 2025
    Terrarium & Wreath Workshops in Bristol – Autumn & Winter 2025 - Sprouts of Bristol
    Join Sprouts of Bristol for terrarium, kokedama, and Christmas wreath workshops this autumn–winter. Creative, plant-filled fun in the heart of Bristol!
    Jessy EdgarAugust 5, 2025
    Build Your Own Terrarium: A Step-by-Step Guide from Sprouts - Sprouts of Bristol
    Fancy creating your own tiny, self-contained world of green? Our DIY terrarium kits are the...
    Jessy EdgarJuly 20, 2025