Little Brother Montgomery Begonia

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Begonia 'Little Brother Montgomery'

Little Brother Montgomery Begonia

Quick Facts

growth HabitUpright, jointed rhizomatous
mature SizeSmall to Medium (20-35 cm)
lightBright indirect light, no direct sun
humidityModerate to high (55-70%)
temperature18-24°C
difficultyModerate
growth SpeedModerate
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Horticultural Hybrid£ · CommonMediumRhizomatous begonia hybrid, named for jazz pianist and singer Eurreal 'Little Brother' Montgomery.

Morphology

leaf ShapeOvateEgg-shaped leaves, with the wider end near the base., asymmetrical
leaf Length10-16 cm
leaf Width8-13 cm
petiole ColorRed-flushed at the leaf joint (umbo)
venationSubtle, obscured by dark colouring
textureSemi-matte
variegationN/A — mixed blackish-brown and silver leaf tones with a red highlight at the umbo, a fixed cultivar trait
growth HabitUpright, jointed rhizomatous

About

Little Brother Montgomery is an upright, jointed rhizomatous begonia hybrid with leaves mixing blackish-brown and silver tones, highlighted by a red flush where each leaf blade meets its petiole (the umbo). Its distinctive dark, textured foliage and modest size have kept it a favourite among rhizomatous begonia collectors for decades.

Market Analysis

Auction History & Retail Data

Historical eBay auction metrics and live retailer listings updated weekly.

No eBay auction history available yet. Data is collected automatically as sales appear on eBay UK.

Retail Price?The average price across tracked UK retailers (nurseries and specialty stores).
Not tracked
Not currently stocked by tracked UK retailers
Market Trend?Calculated by comparing average auction sales from the past 30 days against the preceding 60 days.
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Not enough history to calculate a trend

How prices are calculated: The AA Price uses online sold listings converted to GBP at current exchange rates, excluding extreme outliers to ensure a fair-value guide. Falls back to UK retail average when auction data is unavailable.

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