Rex Begonia Care

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.

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!

Feed a plant with a liquid fertilizer designed for flowering plants

They prefer a filtered morning sun and afternoon shade.

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.

Rex begonias like moderate temperatures (60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit)

Container should provide ample drainage and room for growth.

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