She did not like anywhere in my apartment. Tried a couple other painted begonia rex and none have survived, no more begonia for me. No fault of Logee's it's my apartment. My parents home is great for them
Hi Addison,
Thank you for sharing your experience with your Begonia. We’re glad to hear you recognize it wasn’t an issue with the plant itself — Rex Begonias can definitely be a bit particular about their environment. It sounds like your parents’ home is the perfect match for them!
If you ever decide to try another variety that might be more forgiving in your apartment, we’d be happy to help you find something that will thrive.
Thanks again for your thoughtful review.
I purchased this plant (smaller size) in late summer 2017. I potted it up in a clay pot (probably 4 or 5 inch version) using quite a concoction of planting medium (including vermiculite, perlite, sand, peat moss, and some orchid mix (small size), plus about 30% of a good house plant soil mix) ensuring primarily good drainage with some decent moisture retention. I keep this plant as a house plant only. It did not do much of anything that first autumn other than put up a couple of small shoots and they remained static until well into Spring. I keep this plant under artificial lights plus it was a few few back from a southeast facing window (covered in sheer curtains). Temps not below 60F and rarely reaching 83F or so in the summer. The plant remained somewhat 'static' until later in the summer of 2018 and then it literally took off. The intenseness of the red and the deep green make for an eye popping contrast. It is only my second begonia (the other is a Rex Jurassic Green). Not a difficult plant at all so long as the main requirements are met (moisture/drainage, filtered light, and temperature range). One other note, since I also raise carnivorous plants: I water using only distilled or R/O water (is this a requirement for these begonias? I don't have that answer). Enjoy this plant.