Indoor Plants
Outdoor Plants
Rex Begonia
An indoor foliage plant with broad leaves patterned in silver, green and red tones that adds a living painting to a bright table out of direct sun.
Description
Rex begonia is an indoor foliage plant grown for its broad leaves patterned in shades of silver, green, red and purple – the pattern differs from plant to plant. It adds an artistic touch to a table or shelf in a bright spot out of direct sun.
Why a rex begonia?
- Colourful patterned leaves make every plant unique.
- A small size for tables, shelves and desks.
- Groups beautifully with other foliage plants in one corner.
Where to put it
A bright spot with indirect light: a living-room table, bedroom shelf or office. Direct sun scorches the leaves and AC draughts dry them out.
Care in the Saudi climate
- Light: bright, indirect light.
- Water: when the top 2 cm of soil are dry, around the stem rather than over the leaves, and empty the saucer; soggy soil rots the roots.
- Humidity: it likes humid air, but don't mist the leaves or fungal spots can appear; use a wet pebble tray, especially in Riyadh.
- Air flow: Jeddah's humidity helps, as long as the room is well aired.
- Soil and feeding: light, well-drained potting mix, and a light, diluted feed in the growing season.
Caution
Begonias are toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA); keep it out of pets' reach.
Sizes
- 15–20 cm: for tables, shelves and desks.
Patterned leaves like a work of art on your table.
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Every plant a painting Silver, green and red patterns that differ from plant to plant, so yours is one of a kind.
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Small and elegant Its small size suits tables, shelves and desks.
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Groups beautifully Looks even better grouped with other foliage plants – which also raises the humidity around it.
Every plant a painting. Silver, green and red patterns that differ from plant to plant, so yours is one of a kind.
Small and elegant. Its small size suits tables, shelves and desks.
Groups beautifully. Looks even better grouped with other foliage plants – which also raises the humidity around it.
Three things to get right.
Lighting
It likes bright, indirect light that shows off the leaf patterns. Direct sun scorches it; weak light dulls the colours.
Watering
Water when the top 2 cm of soil are dry, around the stem away from the leaves, then empty the saucer. Don't leave it in soggy soil.
Temperature & humidity
Normal room temperature with good humidity and air flow suits it. It dislikes cold and dry AC air.
We ship in Jeddah & Riyadh.
No – raise humidity with a wet pebble tray instead; wet leaves can develop fungal spots.
When the top 2 cm of soil are dry, around the stem, emptying the saucer. Overwatering is what harms it most.
Usually too little light; move it somewhere brighter without direct sun.
No. Begonias are toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).
