Begonia sizemoreae aka Cats Tongue

Begonia sizemoreae, a species of flowering plant in the family Begoniaceae, is native to Laos and Vietnam. This popularly cultivated begonia produces a clump of rounded leaves, approximately 15cm across, that are dark green with a pale green band. The leaf surface is deeply crinkled and adorned with long, scattered white hairs, while the undersides and stems are dark red and densely hairy. In late summer and autumn, it produces beautiful flowers in two shades of pink. Begonias, with over 2,000 species, have been further diversified by horticulturalists through cultivation, resulting in a wide array of shapes and colors. Originally native to tropical regions, these plants can now be found in homes even in colder climates. However, their taxonomy is more complex compared to other plants, as they belong to different cultivar groups. It's important to note that begonias contain oxalic acid, so extra caution should be taken to keep them out of reach in households with pets or children.