Learn All About Begonia Rex with our Guide
Begonias are fun and lively plants that with their interesting leaves will add a splash of colour to your space. Native to tropical regions, Begonias Rex, otherwise known as the ‘king Begonia’ are an easy-going flowering plants that enjoy bright but in-direct light, warm temperatures and moisture.
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Light |
Begonia Rex (Painted Leave) prefer medium to bright in-direct light. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves. |
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Watering |
Begonia Rex (Painted Leave) require watering when the soil is 50-75% dry. Water thoroughly until you see water flow out of the drainage holes and discard any excess water so that the plant is not sitting in water. |
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Humidity |
Begonia Rex (Painted Leave) prefers a warm humid environment but will not tolerate misting. Instead use a pebble tray or place a humidifier close by. |
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Temperature |
Average indoor temperatures of 18-25c are best for Begonia Rex (Painted Leave). |
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Fertilizer |
Begonia Rex (Painted Leave) require feeding once a month with an all-purpose indoor plant food during the growing season (March-September). Never apply fertilizer directly to dry soil. |
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Toxicity |
Begonia Rex (Painted Leave) is toxic to pets and humans if ingested. |
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Additional Care Information |
Begonia Rex (Painted Leave) are prone to powdery mildew that will occur if their leaves are kept wet. Avoid getting the leaves wet when watering and never mist them. Brown leaf edges can be trimmed away; this sometimes indicates that the plant requires more humidity or could be too close to a heat source. |
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Troubleshooting |
The most common reason for brown leaf edges is that your begonia is extremely dry. Begonia Rex (Painted Leave) likes constant moisture so do not allow more than the top half of the soil to dry out between watering's. The opposite to this are yellowing leaves which is caused by overwatering and allowing the soil to get soggy, which can cause root rot. Prevent this by only watering then the top couple of inches of soil are dry. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.