Begonia ‘Froggy’ (Begonia rex hybrid)

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Begonia ‘Froggy’ (Begonia rex hybrid)

Begonia ‘Froggy’ (Begonia rex hybrid)
Named for its reptilian looking leaves, ‘Froggy’ has an unusual black netting over its green-to-bronze leaves. This compact grower makes an excellent potted plant for the windowsill or small space garden. The flowers rise slightly above the foliage and bloom pure white in the dead of winter.

Hardiness Zone	9, 10
Bloom Season	Winter
Sun Requirement	Partial Sun
Grows to	12"
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.

Other Resources

PDF Care Sheet

Articles:

• Know Your Roots for Optimum Plant Health

• Choosing Containers, Pots and Vessels for your Plants

Videos:
• How to Grow Rex Begonias

• Keeping Rex Begonias Healthy

• Selecting the Best Pot or Container for your Plant

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