Begonia 'Helen Teupel' (Begonia rex hybrid)

Begonia 'Helen Teupel' (Begonia rex hybrid)

Begonia 'Helen Teupel' (Begonia rex hybrid)

Here's a hardy, colorful plant for low-light places in the home that need special attention. The pointed leaves have a deep violet-red heart with touches of green and silver. This older rex begonia hybrid has pretty pink flowers that bloom during the winter months. Very easy to grow.
$12.95
2.5" Pot Size
SKU
B3010-2
Currently unavailable
More Information
Hardiness Zone 10
Bloom Season Winter
Sun Requirement Partial Sun, Shade
Grows to 12"
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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