Begonia venosa
Veined Begonia
Typical UK price
£12
Limited data
Price by size
- Sold, 90 days
- 1
- Middle half
- -
- Last sold
- 15 Aug 2026
- On record
- 2
Cutting/cormEstimate
7cm1 sold
12cmEstimate
MatureEstimate
- Sale
- Typical
- Middle half
- Estimate
for a 7cm pot
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Recent UK sales
For sale in the UK
UK shops
| Shop | Stock | Checked | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservatory Archives 12cm pot | Sold out | 1 Nov 2026 | £12 |
By month
| Month | Median | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | £12 | 1 |
| Apr 2026 | £16 | 1 |
US eBay sold listings (not UK prices)
1 sold on ebay.com, 9 Jun 2026 to 9 Jun 2026, median US$33. These are not UK sales and are not in the UK price.
Begonia Venosa succulent
US$33 · 9 Jun 2026
Before you buy
- Check the base and stems are firm, not soft — the main failure point on this species
- Look for even, unmatted white felting across the leaves rather than patches that look wet or clumped
- Confirm the substrate isn't waterlogged at the point of sale, a common and avoidable stress on this species
- It tolerates handling and transport better than the thin-leaved terrarium begonias, so condition on arrival is a fair indicator of how it's been grown
About Begonia venosa
Thick, succulent-textured leaves densely coated in fine white hairs give Begonia venosa a silvery-grey, felted look that has nothing in common with the lush forest-floor begonias most collectors start with. Described by Skan from rocky Brazilian habitats, it's among the most xerophytic species in the genus, growing in bright filtered to light shade on well-drained mineral substrate that dries out seasonally — conditions closer to a succulent's than a tropical begonia's. Stout petioles and a low, compact clumping habit from a short creeping base reflect that adaptation to dry periods. It suits collectors who've worked through the standard cane and rex forms and want something with genuinely different needs.
Native range
Brazil (rocky habitats, well-drained mineral substrate)
Classification
- Genus
- Begonia
- Family
- Begoniaceae
- Type
- Wild
- Growth habit
- Compact rhizomatous clump
Morphology
- Leaf shape
- Broadly ovateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base. to rounded, thick and succulent-textured
- Leaf length
- 6-15 cm
- Leaf width
- 5-12 cm
- Petiole colour
- Stout, hairy, pale
- Venation
- Visible beneath dense white hair covering
- Texture
- Thick, succulent, densely felted with fine white hairs, silver-grey appearance overall
- Variegation
- None
- Growth habit
- Low compact clump from short creeping base
Begonia venosa care
- Substrate
- A gritty, fast-draining mix — 50% coarse perlite or pumice, 30% potting compost, 20% coarse grit — closer to a succulent mix than the leafier begonias' blend. Standing moisture is the main risk to the felted leaves and stems.
- Watering
- Allow the substrate to dry out fully between waterings, and reduce further over winter. This is one of the few begonias in the collection that's more often overwatered than under.
- Humidity
- Moderate, 50-70% — average room humidity is fine. Misting is actively unhelpful here, since water sitting on the hairy leaf surface is more likely to cause spotting than to do any good.
- Feeding
- Feed lightly during active growth only — a quarter-strength balanced fertiliser once a month — and stop entirely once growth slows for the season.
- Repotting
- Repot only when it has clearly outgrown its pot, using a container just slightly larger than the root mass. Terracotta suits it better than glazed or plastic, since it lets the mix dry faster.
Common problems
Base or stem rot
Cause: Substrate that stays damp, particularly over winter
Fix: Cut back watering immediately and check the mix is draining freely; repot into a grittier mix if water is pooling
Water-spotted or matted leaf hairs
Cause: Misting or overhead watering wetting the felted leaf surface
Fix: Water at the base only and let the foliage stay dry
Leggy, stretched growth
Cause: Insufficient light
Fix: Move to a brighter spot; venosa tolerates more direct light than the shade-loving forest-floor begonias
Gear for this plant
- Natural Rooting Powder, 3 x 75gRooting hormone powder for stem and leaf cuttings.
- Precision Bonsai Pruning Scissors, 200mmFine-bladed snips for clean node cuts when taking a cutting.
- Digital Hygrometer & ThermometerLCD humidity and temperature gauge for checking a grow spot against a plant's target range.
How to propagate Begonia venosa
- Methods
- Leaf cutting, Stem cutting, Rhizome division. Step-by-step guide
- Difficulty
- Easy. Forgiving of missed waterings, average home humidity, and imperfect light. A solid pick for beginners or low-fuss collections.
- Time to establish
- 3-5 months
- True from cuttings
- Yes. Cuttings keep the cultivar's character.
- Notes
- Propagates from stem cuttings taken in the growing season and left to callus for a day before potting into a gritty, fast-draining mix; leaf cuttings are slower and less reliable on this drier-growing species than on the genus's forest-floor relatives.