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How to Grow Rex Begonias
Joy Logee Martin always grew her Rexes in an east bay window and would only water them when they cried for water.
Growing Tips
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Place in good light; some direct sunlight is needed.
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Accurate watering – Bring plant to a
slight wilt between waterings.
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Moderate fertilizer once a month.
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Stop fertilizer in the winter.
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Keep humidity above 50%.
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Keep night temperatures above 60-65ºF.
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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.
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Use terra cotta or clay pots.
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Keep an eye out for mildew to which Rexes have some susceptibility.
Treating Mildew
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Identify
- Appears as a white powder on the surface of the leaves, usually at the
change of seasons.
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Treatment -
Apply a baking soda solution -1Tbl/quart with a dribble of dishwashing detergent.
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Application - Spray at first signs and
reapply every other day for 4-5 applications.
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Prevention - Spray once every 3 months.
**Pure Neem Oil is effective on mildew
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