Begonia Rex - Escargot
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Begonia rex ‘Escargot’ is an absolute standout with its dramatic spiral foliage that resembles the shape of a snail’s shell. Each textured leaf features bold silver, green, and deep burgundy tones, making this variety a true conversation piece. Perfect for adding sculptural flair to your indoor plant collection.
Why You’ll Love It ✔️
✔️ Striking spiral leaf pattern with eye-catching colour contrasts
✔️ Compact growth habit—ideal for pots and small spaces
✔️ A true collector’s variety and showpiece plant
Care Tips
🌞 Light: Bright indirect light is ideal; too much direct sun may scorch the leaves
💧 Water: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings
💦 Humidity: A humidifier is recommended to support healthy foliage and vibrant colours
🌡 Temperature: Prefers temperatures between 18–27°C
🌱 Soil: Use a mix of coco coir, coco chip & perlite for excellent drainage and moisture retention
🪴 Support: Not required; naturally compact and bushy
🌿 Fertiliser: Controlled-release fertiliser is included in the potting mix. Supplement every 2–3 months with a balanced liquid fertiliser during active growth
🚫 Toxicity: We believe it’s safe, but exercise caution around pets and children
A bold, artistic foliage plant that brings texture and colour to any indoor space!
Synonyms / Trade Names: Sometimes listed as Begonia rex-cultorum ‘Escargot’
100mm pot size
Please Note:
It is normal for the larger leaves of Begonia Rex Escargot to naturally hang down as they mature—this is simply how the plant grows. New foliage will emerge upright, while older, heavier leaves will gracefully arch to the sides. We recommend growing this variety in a hanging basket or elevated position, allowing the beautiful large leaves to trail naturally.
Begonias are delicate plants, and as they grow larger, the chance of minor transit damage increases. We always pack with great care, but some leaf damage may be unavoidable on larger specimens.
Begonias also tend to arrive floppy or soft after transit—this is perfectly normal. They will perk up with time once adjusted to their new environment and may benefit from a little extra support initially, you can use the bamboo stake provided to stake it if you prefer.
Last 2 images are examples of a mature plant and are provided for reference only. This hows how the older, larger leaves will naturally hang and leave space for the new foliage at the top.
100mm pot size
- Begonia Rex - Escargot is not permitted in WA
We get a lot of questions about how our shipping works, so here’s a simple breakdown 🌿📦
Our shipping rates are charged per box, with each box able to fit up to 8 × 75mm potted plants.
As a general guide:
• 75mm pots make the best use of space, with up to 8 plants fitting in one box
• 100mm pots take up more space, so a box will usually fit around 3 plants depending on their size and shape
If your order requires more than one box, the website will automatically add the additional shipping charge.
For example:
• Up to 8 × 75mm plants = 1 box
• Larger 100mm plants use more box space and may reduce the total number of plants that fit in each box
General Shipping Info
Looking for shipping dates for WA, NT & TAS? Click here
For customers in QLD, NSW, ACT, VIC & SA
Shipping is capped at $22 per box.
For customers in TAS
Shipping is capped at $35 perbox.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to Tasmania once per fortnight.
For customers in NT
Shipping is capped at $35 per box.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to the Northern Territory once per fortnight.
For customers in WA
Shipping is capped at $35 perbox.
This price includes biosecurity treatment, inspection and fees.
We ship orders to Western Australia once per fortnight.
For customers in quarantine states, it is essential to check with your local Bio Security office to ensure the plants you are ordering are permitted. This is the purchaser’s responsibility PRIOR to ordering.
NT – quarantine@nt.gov.au
TAS – Biosecurity.Tasmania@nre.tas.gov.au
WA – qwa.import@dpird.wa.gov.au
Plants
We send plants exclusively with Australia Post Express. Our shipping app knows when there is a plant in the order and will only display Express Post rates.
As plants are top priority we ship them with the fastest method possible.
We do not ship outside Australia
We ship live plants Australia-wide! Please read the details for your state below. It is your responsibility to check that your plants are allowed in your state before ordering.
Shipping to TAS, WA & NT
Next Shipping Dates:
Note - the cut off for each shipment is the Monday prior for WA & NT, the Friday prior for TAS
NT Shipping Dates 2026
Friday 4 September 2026
Friday 18 September 2026
Friday 2 October 2026
Friday 16 October 2026
Friday 30 October 2026
Friday 13 November 2026
Friday 27 November 2026
Friday 11 December 2026
Note - the cut off for each shipment is the Monday prior for WA & NT, the Friday prior for TAS
WA & TAS Shipping Dates 2026
Monday 7 September 2026
Monday 21 September 2026
Monday 5 October 2026
Monday 19 October 2026
Monday 2 November 2026
Monday 16 November 2026
Monday 30 November 2026
Monday 14 December 2026
Tasmania (TAS)
Tasmania is the easiest quarantine state for us to ship to because we are certified to self-assess our plants.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Order cut-off: Close of business the Friday prior to shipping.
📩 Tas Biosecurity Contact: Biosecurity.Tasmania@nre.tas.gov.au
Northern Territory (NT)
All plants shipped to NT require chemical treatment and a biosecurity inspection by a QLD Biosecurity Officer before shipping.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Important: You must check with NT Biosecurity to confirm your plants are permitted before ordering.
Please note: We cannot send NT orders to PO Boxes. NT Biosecurity require a physical street address for all parcels.
📩 NT Biosecurity Contact: quarantine@nt.gov.au
Western Australia (WA)
🚨 WA Customers – Please Read Carefully 🚨
You must check the WAOL (Western Australia Organism List) before ordering. If a plant is not on this list, we cannot send it.
If you're in WA and you see a checkout error its probably becuase you're trying to order plants that are not permitted in your state, please refer to the WAOL.
Shipping cost: $35 per shipping bundle (includes all biosecurity treatment, inspection, and fees).
Shipping frequency: Orders are sent once per fortnight.
Important: You must check with WA Biosecurity to confirm your plants are permitted before ordering.
Delivery can take up to 2 weeks due to WA Biosecurity holding parcels for inspection.
📩 WA Biosecurity Contact: qwa.import@dpird.wa.gov.au
Reminder for All Quarantine State Customers (TAS, NT, WA):
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YOU are responsible for checking that the plants you order are allowed in your state.
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Check with your local biosecurity office before ordering.
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If plants are refused entry due to quarantine restrictions, we are not responsible for refunds or replacements.
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The shipping cost you pay at checkout covers everything—there are no extra fees beyond what you pay at checkout.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation!
