Rex begonia
Begonia rex · Begonias · Begonia family
Also known as: Painted-leaf Begonia · King Begonia
Medium25–45cmNot pet-safe
Rex begonia care at a glance
Rex begonia (Begonia rex) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 16–21 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Ideal temperature
- 16–21 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Rex begonia
Possible pests on Rex begonia include Mealybugs. A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew, Grey mould and Bacterial leaf spot. Rex begonia is toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Mealybugs Medium
Disease
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Grey mould Medium
- Root rot High
- Bacterial leaf spot Low
Toxicity
- Insoluble calcium oxalates Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Rex begonia
- Which pests affect Rex begonia?
- Possible pests on Rex begonia include Mealybugs.
- Which diseases affect Rex begonia?
- A common disease is Root rot. Also possible: Powdery mildew, Grey mould and Bacterial leaf spot.
- Is Rex begonia toxic to cats and dogs?
- Rex begonia is toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Rex begonia need?
- Rex begonia has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Rex begonia need?
- Rex begonia prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Rex begonia frost-hardy?
- Rex begonia is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 13 °C.