Begonia ‘Purple Curly Stardust’ (Begonia rex hybrid)

Name: Begonia ‘Purple Curly Stardust’ (Begonia rex hybrid)
Brand: Logee's Greenhouses
SKU: B3041-2
Price: 12.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

SKU: B3041-2

2.5" Pot Size

Luminous in the light, this rex begonia has unusual purple coloring on its wavy leaves with a sprinkling of silver color, hence its name ‘Purple Curly Stardust.’ A welcome addition to the potted garden its new leaves add lots of color such as pink, red, green and gray and with characteristic rex swirl. Grow in partial shade and dry out between waterings.

Partial Sun

Everbloomer

10

Good for a Hanging Basket

60

10-14"

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