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 ‘Merry Christmas’
A handsome foliage houseplant with large heart shaped leaves with broad zones of colours
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Begonia |
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Species | rex |
Varietry | 'Merry Christmas' |
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 | green, purple, cream, red |
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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