Rex Begonia

Rex Begonia Care

Begonia Rex-cultorum

What is the plant

Rex begonia (Begonia rex-cultorum) is a semi-tropical perennial plant normally grown as an outdoor container plant or houseplant. The forms sold commercially are carefully cultivated varieties of the B. rex species native to parts of eastern Asia. If planted in the garden (a relatively rare occurrence), rex begonia is grown as an annual in all but the warmest climates.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

18°C - 25°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 11b

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Rex begonias need thorough watering but should not be overwatered. Don't water a leaves, only a soil to avoid fungal disease issues. Slightly moist soil is ideal for painted leaf begonias, but excess moisture will cause root rot, so make sure a water drains properly from a pot and you empty a saucer of excess water.
Pruning
It is important because damaged leaves and stems can actually be an energy drain on your plant. By removing those dead parts, you're taking some of that work off your plant’s plate and allowing it to divert its energy into healthy leaves and new growth!
Fertilizer
Feed a plant with a liquid fertilizer designed for flowering plants

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Sunlight
They prefer a filtered morning sun and afternoon shade.
Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Temperature
Rex begonias like moderate temperatures (60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit)

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Container
Container should provide ample drainage and room for growth.
Popularity
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