Begonia ‘Tie Dye’ (Begonia rex hybrid)

Name: Begonia ‘Tie Dye’ (Begonia rex hybrid)
Brand: Logee's Greenhouses
SKU: B3264-2
Price: 16.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$16.95

SKU: B3264-2

2.5" Pot Size

Here’s another Logee’s exclusive hybrid from Logee’s third generation owner and horticulturist, Byron Martin. ‘Tie Dye’ is a standard rex with deep red spirals in the leaves. The spirals are tight turns and the leaves carry that classic tie-dye look with its red and green markings. This new hybrid tends to have less of a winter dormancy than other rex begonias.

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Partial Sun

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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

Healthy

She showed up securely packed and perked up quick after getting her

A real eye catcher

Begonias are in my top 5 favorite flowers. They're so colorful, hearty & seem to stick around awhile. The tie dye color blend of this hybrid & variegated leaves make you stop and take a look. It's very different & a beautiful showcaser. Hope this one takes off & I have it for a long time.