5" Rex Begonia

This plant can come in various colors depending on how it’s bred. But most come with leaves in a pretty pink with blackened edges. Or pink with silver edges.

The Rex Begonia requires bright but indirect sunlight. This plant is only a semi-tropical plant.

Its beautiful leaves are sensitive to direct sunlight.

The soil for your Begonia should always be moist.

You should only allow the top inch or so of the soil to dry out before you water.

For a Begonia, use regular houseplant fertilizer at half strength every two to three weeks in spring and summer.