Painted leaf Begonia. A handsome foliage houseplant with large heart shaped leaves with broad zones of colours. Max Height 35cm. Max Spread 45cm. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Begonia rex ‘Her Majesty’
A handsome foliage houseplant with large heart shaped leaves with broad zones of colours
Additional information
| Generic | Begonia |
|---|---|
| Species | rex |
| Varietry | 'Her Majesty' |
| Common Name | Painted leaf Begonia |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 35cm |
| Family | Begoniaceae |
| Spread | 45cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | cream, copper, pink |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter, Pinch out flowerheads as they appear |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Botrytis, Powdery mildew |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division |
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