| Description | Begonia Rex Cultorum is a large group of rhizomatous begonias grown for their beautifully colored leaves. Moderately difficult to grow having some specific cultural requirements. |
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| Pronunciation | (be-GON-yuh) |
| Plant Type | Perennial Tender, Site author's observations, Tropical herbaceous plants |
| Sunlight | bright never direct |
| Moisture | allow the surface of the media to dry out between waterings, higher humidity of 50% or more. |
| Temperature | day temperatures around 65-70 degrees F and night around 60 degrees F. |
| Flowers | shy to bloom, blooms are small and many times insignificant |
| Leaves | round, serrated, lobed, in many different colors |
| Stems | rhizomes |
| Maintenance | suffers from mildew if the air circulation is low along with higher humidity. |
| Propagation | fine seed, rhizome, whole leaf, and partial leaf (wedge) cuttings. |
| Native Site | Himalayas |
| Cultivar Origin | B. rex Putzey was discovered by J. Simons in Assam in 1856 where it inhabited the temperate side of the Himalayas, growing in the humid and shady places, preferably in the crevices of rocks. The begonia was introduced into England in 1858. |
| Author's Notes | In general, I have found three cultural requirements that must be met. Watch the water, keep warm and avoid mildew by having good air circulation. A stunning plant if properly grown. |
| Notes & Reference | #117-Begonias (Mark Tebbitt), The American Begonia society (www.begonia.org) |
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