Begonia ‘Cranberry Cocktail’ (Begonia rex hybrid)

Name: Begonia ‘Cranberry Cocktail’ (Begonia rex hybrid)
Brand: Logee's Greenhouses
SKU: B3381-2
Price: 16.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$16.95

SKU: B3381-2

2.5" Pot Size

‘Cranberry Cocktail’ is a new Rex begonia hybrid by Byron Martin that is fantastic in its leaf color and structure. The short petioles create a compact plant and its silver and rose-colored leaf flecking add charm to any low light area that needs a splash of color. The overall color intensity gets brighter with increased light. White flowers peek out from under the tightly held, pointed leaves during the winter months. Grow in partial sun and dry out between waterings.

• What you will Receive

Currently Unavailable.

Partial Sun

Winter

10

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

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• 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