Begonia ‘Curly Fireflush’ (Begonia rex hybrid)

Name: Begonia ‘Curly Fireflush’ (Begonia rex hybrid)
Brand: Logee's Greenhouses
SKU: B3031-2
Price: 16.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$16.95

SKU: B3031-2

2.5" Pot Size

The deeply spiraled leaves invite wonder and awe. Gaze into the chartreuse green and chocolate lined spiral and notice the fine red hairs that bring this unique form into distinction. It was developed in the 1940's, almost a century after the original hybrid was created. Unlike other rexes, this one never goes dormant and its flowers are fragrant.

• What you will Receive

Currently Unavailable.

Partial Sun

Fall
Spring
Summer

10

Fragrant

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

Speedy, healthy, and beautiful!

When I ordered this plant, it was on backorder, and I didn't expect it for a month at least. I had ordered it along with another plant which was not backordered, and asked if that could be delivered first. I received BOTH plants together earlier than expected, and both in fantastic condition. They are lovely and healthy. Thank you so much!

terrific!

My plant arrived quickly and was in great condition! It was a very healthy plant. I thought I might be disappointed that the plants are in 2" pots, but I was not disappointed at all when I saw it. They are small, but, hey, they are babies after all! ;-) I will enjoy watching it grow into one like the gorgeous begonia that is shown in the picture on this site. I noticed it is on back order now. So happy I ordered it when I did. The "Tie Dye" begonia was on back order last time and is now available, so I ordered one of those based on how pleased I was with the "Curly Fireflush". :-)