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The foliage is asymmetrical and slightly ruffled, with broad leaves that display a blend of deep green, chocolate-brown, and metallic silver. Each leaf features irregular splashes and marbling, often highlighted by contrasting pinkish or burgundy tones near the veins. The play of colours shifts depending on light intensity, giving the plant an ever-changing appearance.
Typically reaching 2535 cm in height and spread, Begonia Beleaf Alaska Creek maintains a compact, bushy form, making it ideal for desktops, shelves, or windowsills. While it may produce small clusters of pink flowers, this cultivar is grown primarily for its ornamental foliage.
Prefers bright, indirect light. Too much direct sun can scorch the delicate leaves, while too little light will reduce colour intensity.
Keep soil evenly moist, watering when the top 23 cm feels dry. Avoid waterlogging, as begonias are prone to root rot. Reduce watering slightly in autumn and winter when growth slows.
Temperature: Thrives in 1826C. Avoid draughts and prolonged exposure below 15C.
Humidity: High humidity (60%+) is essential to prevent leaf crisping. Mist lightly, place on a pebble tray, or keep near a humidifier.
Plant in a light, free-draining peat-free compost enriched with perlite for aeration. Repot every 12 years in spring to refresh the soil and accommodate growth.
Feed every 23 weeks in spring and summer with a diluted, balanced liquid fertiliser. Do not fertilise in winter.
Remove faded or damaged leaves promptly to maintain the plants appearance. Pinch back new growth to encourage a fuller, bushier plant.
Compact and clumping, typically 2535 cm tall and wide. Produces colourful foliage year-round, with seasonal flowers appearing in the right conditions.
Brown leaf edges: Low humidity.
Yellowing leaves: Overwatering or poorly draining soil.
Faded patterns: Insufficient light.
Pests: May attract spider mites, mealybugs, or aphids indoors.
The Beleaf series was developed to showcase begonias with bold foliage and compact growth habits that suit indoor conditions. Alaska Creek is especially popular for its rich, earthy colour palette and metallic highlights, which give it a sophisticated, artistic flair.
Quick Care Summary
Light: Bright, indirect; avoid harsh sun
Water: Evenly moist, never soggy
Temperature: 1826C; keep above 15C
Humidity: High (60%+ recommended)
Soil: Light, free-draining compost with perlite
Feed: Every 23 weeks in spring/summer
Growth: Compact, 2535 cm; bushy clumps with metallic green, brown, and silver foliage
