Begonia ‘Purple Curly Stardust’ (Begonia rex hybrid)

Begonia ‘Purple Curly Stardust’ (Begonia rex hybrid)

Begonia ‘Purple Curly Stardust’ (Begonia rex hybrid)

Luminous in the light, this rex begonia has unusual purple coloring on its wavy leaves with a sprinkling of silver color, hence its name ‘Purple Curly Stardust.’ A welcome addition to the potted garden its new leaves add lots of color such as pink, red, green and gray and with characteristic rex swirl. Grow in partial shade and dry out between waterings.
2.5" Pot Size
SKU
B3041-2
Currently Unavailable
More Information
Hardiness Zone 10
Bloom Season Everbloomer
Sun Requirement Partial Sun
Grows to 10-14"
Minimum Temperature Indoors 60
Plant Type Good for a Hanging Basket


Tips for Success:

• Place in good light; some direct sunlight is needed.
• Accurate watering – Bring plant to a slight wilt between
  waterings.

• Moderate fertilizer once a month. Stop fertilizer in the winter.
• Keep humidity above 50% and night temperatures above
  60-65ºF.

• Growth cycle slows and stops for 2-3 months in the winter.
  Plants can lose some leaves during this resting period.
  This is normal. Continue normal watering.

• Use terra cotta or clay pots.
• Keep an eye out for mildew to which Rexes have some
  susceptibility.


Treating Mildew

• Identify - Appears as a white powder on the surface of the
  leaves, usually at the change of seasons.
• Treatment - Apply a baking soda solution -1Tbl/quart with a
  dribble of dishwashing detergent.
• Application - Spray at first signs and reapply every other day for
  4-5 applications.
• Prevention - Spray once every 3 months. Pure Neem Oil is
  effective on mildew.


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