Begonia ‘Froggy’ (Begonia rex hybrid)

Begonia ‘Froggy’ (Begonia rex hybrid)

Begonia ‘Froggy’ (Begonia rex hybrid)

Named for its reptilian looking leaves, Begonia ‘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.
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2.5" Pot Size
SKU
B3256-2
In stock 41 available
More Information
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.


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