Begonia rex
Begonia rex
#90 of the top 100
How to care
Begonia Rex, known for its vibrant foliage, thrives in bright, indirect light and requires a humid environment. It's important to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf burn. Regularly check for pests and remove any dead leaves to maintain plant health.
Light Preference
Part Shade
Full Shade
Size
- Height
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Spread
- 0.1 m – 0.5 m
- Years
- 2 – 5
Preferred soil
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Acidic
Alkaline
Neutral
Propagation
Cutting
Division
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Leaves
- Evergreen
- Gray
- Green
- Red
- Silver
- Variegated
Flowers
- Inconspicuous
- Pink
- White
Toxic to
- Whole plantCatsModerate · Ingestion
- Whole plantDogsModerate · Ingestion
Informational only — not veterinary or medical advice. Missing data does not mean a plant is safe.
Taxonomy
- Order
- Cucurbitales
- Family
- Begoniaceae
- Genus
- Begonia