Begonia Rex Houseplant

Why Choose Begonia Rex Houseplant?

✔ Striking foliage – Beautifully patterned leaves in vibrant colours
✔ Easy-care houseplant – Perfect for beginners and collectors alike
✔ Compact & stylish – Great for desks, shelves, and small spaces
✔ Thrives in humid environments – Ideal for terrariums and vivariums
✔ Tropical elegance – Brings a lush, jungle-like feel to any home

Care Guide – Keep Your Begonia Rex Thriving

✅ Light: Prefers bright, indirect light. Avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the delicate leaves.

💧 Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings.

🌿 Humidity: Prefers high humidity (60%+), making it an excellent terrarium or vivarium plant. If grown outside a terrarium, use a humidity tray or mist regularly.

🌱 Soil & Repotting: Requires a well-draining, airy mix. Avoid heavy soils to prevent root rot.

🌡 Temperature: Thrives in warm conditions (18-26°C). Protect from cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

❌ Crispy Leaf Edges: Usually caused by low humidity. Increase moisture with misting, a pebble tray, or by placing the plant in a terrarium.

❌ Yellowing Leaves: Often a sign of overwatering. Ensure the soil is well-draining and allow the top layer to dry slightly before watering again.

❌ Leggy Growth: If the plant starts stretching towards the light, it may not be getting enough brightness. Move to a location with more indirect sunlight.

Please Note

Each Begonia Rex Houseplant is unique, and colour variations may differ from plant to plant. Some may have more pink hues, while others feature deeper greens and silvers. Pictures represent the stock available, but no two plants will look exactly the same.

Additionally, small cosmetic imperfections on the leaves are normal and do not affect the plant’s health. This is part of the natural growing process and adds to its unique beauty.

Sustainably Packed & Ready to Grow

All plants from Highland Moss are carefully selected and packed with eco-friendly materials to ensure they arrive in perfect condition. Each plant comes with a beautifully illustrated care guide, a scannable QR code for additional care tips, and access to our Moss Bot for 24/7 plant support on our website.

🛒 Order your Begonia Rex Houseplant today and enjoy the beauty of this compact tropical terrarium plant!

Begonia Extra Care Guides:

Light:
Begonia Rex prefers bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can scorch its delicate leaves, so it’s best to place it in a location where it receives filtered light or partial shade. It can also adapt to lower light conditions, but this may result in less vibrant foliage.

Watering:
Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water the plant when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Avoid letting the plant sit in water, as this can lead to root rot. In winter, reduce watering slightly as the plant’s growth slows.

Humidity:
High humidity is essential for Begonia Rex to thrive, making it perfect for terrariums and vivariums. If kept outside of these environments, consider misting the plant regularly or placing it near a humidifier to maintain the moisture level in the air.

Temperature:
Begonia Rex thrives in temperatures between 16°C to 24°C. It’s sensitive to cold drafts and sudden temperature changes, so keep it in a stable environment away from open windows or doors.

Soil:
Use a well-draining, peat-based potting mix. A blend designed for African violets works well. Ensure the soil is rich in organic matter to provide the nutrients the plant needs.

Fertilising:
Feed the Begonia Rex with a balanced liquid fertiliser diluted to half strength every two weeks during the growing season (spring and summer). Avoid over-fertilising, which can cause leaf burn.

Pruning:
Regularly trim back any dead or damaged leaves to encourage healthy growth. You can also pinch back the stems to maintain the plant’s compact shape and promote bushier growth.

Repotting:
Repot the Begonia Rex every 1-2 years or when it becomes root-bound. Choose a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one to avoid excess soil retaining too much moisture.

Terrarium and Vivarium Suitability:
Begonia Rex is particularly well-suited for terrariums and vivariums due to its love for humidity and compact growth habit. It thrives in the enclosed, humid environment of these settings, where its colourful foliage can add a stunning visual element. The plant also benefits from the stable temperature and moisture levels typical of terrariums and vivariums.