Rex Begonia Plant  

Rex Begonia (Begonia rex-cultorum) is an herb growing 1-2 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with moderate growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.

Habit

 Herb

Height

30-60 cm

Growth

Moderate 

Soil

 Well-drained, loamy

Shade

 Indirect light

Moisture

Medium 

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

India, China

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

18-30°C

Humidity (%)

50-80%

Potting media

Peat, perlite

Fertilizers

Balanced liquid fertilizer

Watering

Moderate

Plant Weight 

300-800 g

Flowering Time

Seasonal

Soil Ph level

5.5 - 6.5

Water Ph level

5.5 - 6.5

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Ornamental

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Ornamental, air purifying

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

 Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Aphids, Mealybugs, Fungal Root Rot

Symptoms

 White powdery coating, brown spots, wilting, sticky residue

Organic Remedies

Increase air circulation, prune affected leaves, use neem oil

In-Organic Remedies

 Fungicides, systemic insecticides

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

· Contains antioxidant compounds that may have anti-inflammatory effects.

· Used in folk medicine for treating wounds and skin infections.

· Ornamental plant that boosts mental well-being.