{"page":{"id":89126076605,"body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Begonia Rex - \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eHybrids “Paint-Leaf Begonia”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eKeep begonias in the brightest indirect light available to you. Direct light can burn the leaves, not enough light increases the chance of rotting as well as fungal issues on the leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWater evenly once the top 50% of soil is completely dry, as they are sensitive to overwatering. Avoid getting water on the leaves. Shallow pots and pots with drainage are ideal to encourage plenty of aeration for the roots. During the winter, watering will be less frequent and a lower volume.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Begonias prefer around 50% humidity and temperatures of 60-70 degrees. Keep away from dry air, drafts, and cold windows. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe most difficult part of a begonia is getting into a watering schedule, but once you find a rhythm, they are a spectacular indoor and outdoor plant in the warmest months! If outdoors, keep near shade. Indoors, avoid cool temperatures and try to avoid any drafts or fluctuations of environmental factors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToxicity: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eReported to be Mildly toxic if ingested \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOf Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRex Begonias account for hundreds of hybrids, and their forms are too numerous to count. The resulting plants are often known by multiple names from grower to grower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSome fall dormant in autumn and will show decreased growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile the foliage is the main attractor, they also have delicate, beautiful flowers. These can be removed to encourage further foliage growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen planting in a pot without a drainage hole, avoid over watering by estimating 25% of the container’s overall volume, with appropriate drainage materials incorporated when planting.\u003c\/span\u003e","created_at":"2022-05-14T16:27:43-05:00","published_at":"2022-05-14T16:27:43-05:00","updated_at":"2022-05-14T16:27:43-05:00","handle":"care-sheet-begonia-rex-hybrids-paint-leaf-begonia","title":"Care Sheet - Begonia Rex Hybrids “Paint-Leaf Begonia”"}}