Begonia ‘Ring of Fire’ (Begonia rex hybrid)

Begonia ‘Ring of Fire’ (Begonia rex hybrid)

Begonia ‘Ring of Fire’ (Begonia rex hybrid)

Perfectly named, ‘Ring of Fire’ makes a dramatic statement with its vibrant red rim and silver patterning set against deep green veining. Its brilliance holds even as the leaves age which makes this Rex hybrid a winner. When we first came across ‘Ring of Fire,’ it visually jumped off the bench at us among a sea of other begonias. This vigorous begonia has a full and mounding form and was hybridized by our friend and colleague Michael Kartuz. Grow in partial light and dry out between watering.
$16.95
2.5" Pot Size
SKU
B3246-2
In stock 66 available
More Information
Hardiness Zone 10
Sun Requirement Partial Sun
Grows to 10"
Minimum Temperature Indoors 60


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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