This is a plant that is loved for its hues. The foliage spirals tightly from the centre, with a textured, puckered surface that catches light in shifting tones of copper, deep burgundy, and metallic silver. Each leaf is asymmetrical and heavily veined, and the colour shifts depending on the angle and intensity of the light. It is a compact grower that stays manageable in size, making it well-suited to terrariums, shelves, or a curated indoor display. Rex Begonias are grown exclusively for their foliage, and ‘Inca Flame’ delivers on that front emphatically.

Origins
Rex Begonias originate from the subtropical forests of northeastern India and southern China, where they grow in shaded, humid understorey conditions. ‘Inca Flame’ is a hybrid cultivar bred for its particularly vivid colouring and compact form.

Soil and Substrate
Begonia‘Inca Flame’ needs a light, well-draining substrate that retains some moisture without becoming waterlogged. OurSimply Houseplant Tropical Potting Mixworks well as it provides a balanced peat-free blend with coco coir, bark, and perlite.