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Begonia rex-cultorum/Rex Begonia
Silvery-white foliage stands out among other plants
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Scientific Name:
Begonia rex-cultorum
Common Name:
Rex Begonia
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
10, 11
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Height:
1-2 feet
Spread:
1-2 feet
Light Exposure:
Part Sun, Filtered Shade
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Medium
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Grown for its beautiful silvery foliage. Is a specimen or accent plant when grown in a shady garden. Makes a strong color contrast with nearly any other foliage. Keep the soil of begonias only slightly moist to the touch. Root rot is a problem on over watered plants.