Bold Belles™ Crystalline Sparkle™ Rex Begonia Begonia masoniana

$29.99
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5” Pot 

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  • Bold Belles™ Crystalline Sparkle™ - Rock Begonia - Begonia masoniana
    • Proven Winners® leafjoy® Cocoon® Collection
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    Exposure
    • Low
    • Medium
    New Plant

    • FEATURES

      Here’s another gem of a rock begonia, practically begging to be touched! It has thick, velvety leaves of dark olive-green. Leaves and stems are adorned in a luxurious fuzz, and have some undertones of regal maroon. If light touches the fine hairs of your ‘Crystalline Sparkle’ just right, then it may just dazzle you with its crystalline sparkles!

      Adaptable As Houseplant
      Foliage Interest
      Harmful To: 
      Pets

      CHARACTERISTICS

      Plant Type: 
      Houseplant
      Foliage Colors: 
      Green
      Foliage Shade: 
      Olive-green leaves with mahogany fuzz.
      Habit: 
      Mounded
      Container Role: 
      Filler

      PLANT NEEDS

      Light Requirement: 
      Low
      Medium

      Low - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.

      Maintenance Category: 
      Moderate
      Preferred Temperature: 
      60 - 85 °F
      Water Category: 
      Average
      Humidity Preference: 
      High
      Container Soil Type: 
      Indoor Potting Mix
      Needs Good Drainage
      Uses: 
      Desktops
      Humid Spaces
      Low Light Spaces
      Uses Notes: 

      Not for human or animal consumption.

      Maintenance Notes: 
      • For optimal performance, keep your Rock Begonia at 60-85°F (15-29°C). 
      • Begonias thrive in medium to bright indirect light. Too much direct sunlight can lead to leaf scorch. Insufficient light can lead to legginess and faded leaves. 
      • Begonias prefer moderate humidity. You can supplement their humidity by placing them on a pebble tray with water, or by clustering them together with other plants. Be careful of providing too much humidity or they can get white patches of mildew on their leaves. 
      • Begonias prefer moist, but not soggy soil. Be sure to water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage. Do not allow your Begonia to suffer from multiple spells of dryness, or it may get brown, crispy leaves. 
      • Feed your Begonia once per month at half strength when it is actively growing. Reduce frequency of fertilization in the winter months. If no new leaves are growing, it does not need to be fertilized.
      • Protect furniture when watering & fertilizing.
      • Over time, your Begonia will have older leaves fade and dry.  Prune them with shears so the plant can put its energy into growing new leaves. 
      • When repotting your Begonia, use an all-purpose potting mix, with orchid bark and perlite added to ensure good drainage. 
      • If your Begonia drops its leaves, don't give up! These plants grow from rhizomes and can sprout new leaves under the right conditions. They like very consistent conditions, overall, when it comes to watering, temperature, and light, and they need to have good drainage.  
        PICTURES AND INFORMATION COPIED FROM PROVEN WINNERS 
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