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- 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 |
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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.
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Fabulous! Review by Melissa
How do you rate this product? I purchased the small 2.5" pot and it was packed with amazing care! After a month or so I repotted it into a clay pot (as recommended) and it was gone crazy! I can't believe what a vigorous grower this plant is. It was surpassed all my expectations and I'm thrilled I bought it.
Only wish I could post a photo to show how amazing this little plant is. (Posted on 12/7/2018)
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