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Rex Begonia

Begonia rex

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'Rex Begonia' is a plant in the Begonia genus with a scientific name of Begonia rex.

This plant is NOT toxic to dogs and cats.¹

It is an ornamental / houseplant that typically grows as a semi-evergreen, which is defined as a plant that is evergreen in mild areas but otherwise deciduous. Rex Begonia normally grows to a forb habit with a max height of 11.7 inches (that's 30.0 cm metric). Popular varieties of Rex Begonia with home gardeners are Escargot, Maui Mist, Albuquerque midnight sky, Fireworks, and Marmaduke.

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Rex Begonia have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Rex Begonia

Fluorescent

Can use African violet potting mix. Enjoys a humidity tray or can be kept in a terrarium to keep the humidity up.

Growing Rex Begonia from seed

Transplanting Rex Begonia

Companion plants for Rex Begonia

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Rex Begonia so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Rex Begonia

These plants will not grow well with Rex Begonia so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Rex Begonia care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Rex Begonia exhibits. Semi-Evergreen Difficulty How easy is Rex Begonia to grow? Help build our wiki!
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Rex Begonia exhibits. Semi-Evergreen Growth Habit What shape or habit does Rex Begonia grow into? Forb
Hardiness How frost hardy is Rex Begonia? Help build our wiki! Country of Origin Where did Rex Begonia come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Rex Begonia grow? 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches Mature Spread How wide does Rex Begonia grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Rex Begonia grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for Rex Begonia. -
Water Requirements How much water does Rex Begonia require? Help build our wiki! Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Rex Begonia need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Rex Begonia in? Potting Mix Sun How much sunlight does Rex Begonia need to grow? Fluorescent
Can Sow Direct? Can Rex Begonia be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Rex Begonia? Help build our wiki!
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Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Rex Begonia need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Rex Begonia in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Rex Begonia seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Rex Begonia seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Rex Begonia bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Rex Begonia ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
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How long does Rex Begonia take to grow?

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Footnotes

¹ non-poisonous plants for pets

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