Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux




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Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~25–40% dry
Substrate
Fine but airy • Moisture-buffered • Balanced • Fine
Temperature
Ideal: 18–24 °C • Avoid below: 13 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Rhizomatous clumping herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 30 cm • Max. spread: 25 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Begonia bowerae; species native to Oaxaca, Mexico
Outdoor growing
Outside from 15 °C · sheltered spot
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
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Begonia bowerae ‘Tiger’ grows as a low, compact rhizomatous Begonia, meaning it grows from a creeping stem at the surface of the mix. The leaves are rounded to slightly heart-shaped, with dark markings across the surface and fine bristly hairs along the edges, petioles and young growth.
It grows outward from the rhizome, slowly adding new leaves around the crown. The rhizome sits close to the substrate surface and gradually extends as new leaves appear. Pale flowers may appear above the foliage, while the small patterned leaves remain the main feature.
Begonia bowerae is native to Mexico, especially southern regions. ‘Tiger’ is a cultivated patterned form of the species. The nickname “eyelash Begonia” comes from the fine hairs along the leaf edges and stems.
Bright filtered light or gentle morning sun keeps the leaf markings stronger. Protect the small leaves from strong midday sun.
Water when the upper substrate feels lightly dry. Keep moisture even, but avoid leaving the crown and rhizome wet for long periods. A shallow pot with drainage suits the shallow roots and creeping rhizome. Keep the rhizome close to the surface when repotting.
Use a fine, airy mix with coir or peat-free potting base, perlite, fine bark and a small amount of mineral grit. Moderate to higher humidity helps new leaves open cleanly. Fresh airflow reduces mildew risk. Keep temperatures around 18–24°C.
Feed lightly during active growth with a mild balanced fertiliser. Repot when the rhizome reaches the pot edge or the substrate has broken down. Propagation is usually by rhizome division or leaf cuttings in warm, humid conditions.
A soft rhizome or crown usually means the substrate has stayed too wet and stale. Crispy patches often come from dry air, underwatering or too much direct sun. Faded patterning can appear in weak light or on very young leaves.
Powdery mildew is more likely when the air is still and the leaves stay damp. Improve airflow, remove affected leaves early and water the substrate, not the leaves. New leaves may open unevenly after humidity swings or dry spells.
Keep rhizome pieces, disturbed roots and fallen leaves away from pets and children who may nibble plant material. Begonias contain soluble calcium oxalates, especially in roots and rhizomes.
Begonia honours Michel Bégon, and bowerae honours Constance Bower. ‘Tiger’ refers to the dark leaf markings that give this compact Begonia its patterned leaves.
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