GardenersDream Begonia rex Merengue

• Latin Name: Begonia rex Merengue
• Common Name: Painted-Leaf Begonia, Fancy-Leaf Begonia, King Begonia
• Characteristics: The Begonia rex Merengue is an indoor plant with lighter shades of colouring throughout its foliage. The two colours that feature heavily are a light green and faded pink shade. The green makes up the base colour of the leaf, whilst the pink forms the veining pattern that is common amongst Rex Begonias. This plant is will purify the air with its air-purifying qualities, removing harmful pollutants and unwanted toxins to enable a fresher atmosphere in the room.
• Plant Advice: Begonia Rex Merengue should be placed in partial shade. This should be coupled with the avoidance of any direct sunlight as it will cause harmful leaf damage as time goes on. Watering should be carried out when the soil is dry to touch. This can be continued on a once-a-week basis throughout the year, until the Winter dormant period when these levels should drop to once every two weeks.
• *Images are for illustrative purposes only. Plant supplied in a growers pot, decorative pot not included.

Rex Begonias, commonly known as King Begonia, are best known for their striking foliage. This Merengue variety offers that same stunning aspect itself with light green and pink shade all coming together to create the perfect indoor plant to house within any home, office, window sill, bathroom or other indoor space. The clustered leaves of Rex Begonias are a standout feature also, meaning anyone who walks by this plant will struggle to keep there eyes off of it. King Begonia will get to work on utilising its air-purifying qualities to clean the air and get rid of any harmful pollutants and unwanted toxins, whilst you can care for it by placing it in partial shade and watering it once a week. Partial shade should be partnered with the avoidance of direct sunlight as this will cause leaf damage. Watering once a week should be done when the soil is dry to touch. When Winter comes around, lower this to once every two weeks.

Please Note: Images are for illustrative purposes only and designed to be a representation of the item(s) being sold. Depending on seasonality, deciduous plants may be supplied in their dormant state and without leaves. Plants may also be pruned back, lower than stated heights, to encourage new growth.

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