A Begonia with the deepest lime foliage edged with dramatic dark red/black. Stunning, swirled leaves give both texture and drama. Produces pink flowers but essentially this is a foliage effect plant. Not only is ‘River Nile’ a beauty but its tough too! This is a foliage begonia suitable for indoors or sheltered out-doors growing. It has the looks of a Rex begonia combined with the toughness of a shrub-type. The result is exotic and stunning. This plant suits a sheltered courtyard in the North, in a pot, hanging basket or as a gift. Recommended indoors in colder climates. While it will die back during winter or frosts in the spring you will see a profusion of new growth as the stunning leaves regenerate. Move your plant indoors or under shelter for winter, turning your outdoor begonia into a wonderful indoor feature to cheer up the winter home.Cultural Notes: This is a rhizomatous Begonia capable of propagation from leaf cuttings. It prefers somewhat porous soil and some organic matter. Prefers Filtered light, morning sun or shade. Avoid exposure to hot afternoon sun. Feed well with slow release fertilizers for best plant performance. Dry slightly between waterings. Height to 50cm  Width to 60cm  Part shade/Filtered light/indoors