Light
Bright filtered light, away from direct midday sun and unlit room interiors.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Rex Begonia
Begonia rex-cultorum
Tropical & indoor plants · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Rex Begonia has asymmetric textured leaves patterned silver green and burgundy.
Why you’ll love it
- Asymmetric leaves offer intricate silver and burgundy patterning.
- Low leafy growth makes a detailed small-container feature.
A space where it can thrive
Grow year-round in a warm Metro Vancouver home, near suitable daylight and away from cold window glass, exterior-door drafts and heating vents.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Your care routine
Watering
Keep the root ball lightly moist; water when the surface just begins to dry and drain fully.
Soil & drainage
Moisture-retentive indoor mix loosened with perlite; drainage holes are essential.
Fertilizer
Use a complete liquid houseplant fertilizer about monthly while actively growing in spring and summer, at the product label rate. Pause in dim winter conditions or whenever growth stops; do not feed a dry or stressed plant.
Temperature
Aim for 18–26°C indoors; protect from sudden temperature changes and cold drafts.
Humidity
Aim for 50–65% with a humidifier if needed; provide gentle airflow.
Through the seasons
During darker Metro Vancouver autumn and winter days, check moisture before watering and lengthen the interval as growth slows. Reassess daylight in spring and repot only if roots crowd the container.
When your plant needs help
- Crisp leaf edges can result from dry roots, dry air or excess fertilizer.
- Wet stagnant mix encourages root rot; check drainage before adding water.
Pets & little ones
Safety information needs confirmation; keep out of reach.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.