Data specific to Begonias (Edit)
Plant Types: Rex Cultorum

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F)
Plant Height: 10 to 12 inches
Plant Spread: 10 to 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Silver with pink blush and dark green margins
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Uses: Suitable as Annual
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Rex Hybrid Begonia
  • Begonia

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Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.
Location: Oceanside, California 
Date: 2020-12-23
It’s hard to capture the colors on this rex accurately, it’s

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