| Description | Begonia Shadow King series is a tender perennial grown for the wing to wedge shape leaves with many different patterns and colors. This series of rex Begonias are less problematic than others. |
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| Plant Type | Indoor Foliage, Perennial Tender, Tropical herbaceous plants, Tender perennials often grown as annuals |
| Hardiness Zone | 10-12 |
| Sunlight | bright avoid direct |
| Moisture | allow the surface of the media to dry out between waterings needs high humidity of 50% or more |
| Soil & Site | moist, well-drained, never soggy |
| Temperature | day temperatures around 70 degrees F and night around 60 degrees F. may go dormant in cool 40-50 degree F temperatures |
| Flowers | not very ornamental |
| Leaves | wing to wedge shape with many different patterns and colors |
| Stems | rhizomes |
| Dimensions | 10-12 by 10-12 inches |
| Propagation | rhizome division, whole leaf, and partial leaf (wedge) cuttings |
| Misc Facts | AKA: Rex Begonia Shadow King Cherry Mint. Rex Begonia Shadow King Cool White |
| Author's Notes | Refer back to Rex Begonia for additional cultural information on this plant |