Dischidia platyphylla Size:2.5" Pot Begonias have a very special

Begonias have a very special place in our hearts

They are deciduous trees so in the winter they may or may not drop leaves to conserve energy

Their new leaves emerge a copper color then they harden off to a nice green color

Design by Arium's co-owner: Anthony Sanchez

Dischidia platyphylla naturally grows on trees

Dischidia platyphylla Size:2.5" Pot Begonias have a very specialDischidia platyphylla is a fascinating epiphytic plant species in the Apocynaceae family, native to Southeast Asia. It is best known for its distinctive flat, leaf like structures that resemble small, green pancakes or shingles layered along its stems. These modified leaves are not just for showthey serve a functional role by creating sheltered spaces where ants can live, forming a symbiotic relationship beneficial to both the plant and the insects.