{"product_id":"begonia-little-moon","title":"Begonia 'Little Moon'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe compact star of the Moon series, \u003cstrong\u003eBegonia 'Little Moon'\u003c\/strong\u003e is the smallest member of the silver-leaved Lunar Lights collection and a jewel for the shadier patio. Neat mounds of rounded, angel-wing foliage are frosted with metallic silver over mint and olive green, brushed with soft pink and red highlights that echo the delicate pink flowers carried from summer into autumn. Grown above all for its shimmering leaves, it brings the collectable charm of a rare houseplant out into the summer garden without taking up much space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver-frosted foliage with pink highlights on a tidy, compact plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHappy in the shade where many exotics struggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for pots, doorsteps and the front of a shaded display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoubles as a covetable houseplant once the season cools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a tender exotic, Little Moon is best treated as a patio plant for the warmer months and a houseplant for the rest of the year. Stand it outdoors once nights stay reliably above about 10C, in a sheltered, shaded spot out of harsh midday sun, which can scorch and bleach the silvered leaves. A north, east or west-facing position with bright, indirect light keeps the markings at their boldest. Grow it in a free-draining, peat-free or loam-based compost with added perlite or bark, and water when the top of the compost feels dry, keeping the rootball lightly moist but never soggy. Being so neat, it is one of the best choices in the range for a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003econtainer on a shaded patio\u003c\/a\u003e or tucked into the front of an \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic border\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect a compact plant of roughly 30-40 cm tall and 40-45 cm across, ideal for a feature pot or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-shade\"\u003eshaded corner\u003c\/a\u003e alongside its larger siblings \u003ca href=\"\/products\/begonia-sterling-moon\"\u003eBegonia 'Sterling Moon'\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/begonia-darkside-of-the-moon\"\u003eBegonia 'Darkside of the Moon'\u003c\/a\u003e. Because it is not reliably frost hardy in the UK (RHS H2), bring it back indoors or under heated glass well before the first autumn frosts, keeping it above about 10C through winter. For more on growing tender exotics through the seasons, see our guide on \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ewhat to expect from hardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e. Please note that, like all begonias, it is toxic if eaten and can be harmful to cats, dogs and horses, so site it thoughtfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have searched for an unusual \u003cstrong\u003esilver begonia\u003c\/strong\u003e or a compact \u003cstrong\u003ebegonia for shade\u003c\/strong\u003e, Little Moon delivers real character in a small footprint. Part of our wider range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e, every plant is nursery-grown and hand-selected for healthy roots and strong, well-marked foliage, ready to settle in and shine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"15cm \/ 1.5L","offer_id":58064013984127,"sku":"BEGLITTMOON15","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/littlemoon.jpg?v=1785411825","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/begonia-little-moon","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}