Begonia 'Stained Glass' (Begonia rex hybrid)

Name: Begonia 'Stained Glass' (Begonia rex hybrid)
Brand: Logee's Greenhouses
SKU: B3401-2
Price: 11.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

SKU: B3401-2

2.5" Pot Size

The ‘Stained Glass’ leaves are a lovely combination of deep raspberry surrounded by a slate-green border with a scalloped burgundy edge making this medium-sized rex a true showpiece for any home or garden. Its richness of color changes depending on the age of the leaf. The younger leaves sport more raspberry color and develop their defining ring of green as they age. ‘Stained Glass’ has a compact, tight growth habit and does well on a windowsill where space is limited.

Partial Sun

10

60

14"

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