Begonia Rex
Surname | Begoniaceae |
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Leaf shape | hình trái tim |
Leaf size | nhỏ-vừa |
Breeding | cuttings |
Tăng trưởng | vừa |
Diseases & Pests | fungus, aphids, root rot |
Begonia rex is one of the most prominent begonias thanks to its unique and colorful foliage. The leaves are heart-shaped, serrated, covered with fine hairs and decorated with beautiful patterns in a combination of many colors such as purple, silver, red, blue or metallic. The stem is rhizomatous, growing close to the ground. The flowers are small, usually white or pale pink, not prominent compared to the leaves. This is a popular ornamental plant thanks to the attractive beauty of its leaves.
Note: The above information is only relative, the living conditions of the tree also depend a lot on other objective factors.
How to grow and care for Begonia Rex
Light
Begonias prefer indirect light.
Temperature
Water
Water moderately. Avoid waterlogging which will cause root rot.
Humidity
The best humidity for Begonia plants is above 65%.
pH
For Begonia, the ideal pH range is 5.0-7.0 pH.
Begonia Rex growing medium
Begonia lines are diverse, many lines are picky about the substrate, many lines adapt well to most substrates and even normal soil.
Indoor Plant Care Guide
The most important and basic knowledge about growing plants indoors: