Begonia rex-cultorum
Begonias are mostly frost tender, they are treated as annuals outdoors or grown indoors in cool climates. They are hardy to zones 10 - 12. Rex begonias are not easy care plants and are mainly grown indoors, especially in the St. Louis area. They ... [... more]
Missouri Botanical Garden |
Rex Begonia / Begonia rex-cultorium
Brightly colored compact upright houseplant 12" to 18" in height and width The "Rex Begonia" family is quite large containing dozens of vividly colored plants. Many of them having metallic looking leaves. Rex Begonias need bright [... more]
Denver Plants |
Begonia 'Escargot'
The phrase "less is more" couldn't ring more true that when it comes to describing this rex begonia. There are no flashy colors here, but the ruffled, luscious green leaves edged in deep bronze are all you need to create dramatic displays ... [... more]
Fine Gardening |
Rex Begonia
Colored patterns and metallic markings make rex begonia a most desirable indoor plant. Plant rhizomes in shallow pot. Use peat-rich soil. Once plant is growing, feed every 14 days with dilute solution. Swirl dusty leaves in warm water; let ... [... more]
Better Homes and Gardens USA |
Begonia - Rex Begonia, Iron Cross Begonia
Many begonias may be grown for their decorative foliage. Most do well with medium light intensity or try an east or west window. Keep the soil evenly moist when the plants are actively growing but allow resting plants to dry slightly between ... [... more]
Old House Web |
Begonia 'Green Gold'
The phrase "less is more" couldn't ring more true that when it comes to describing this rex begonia. There are no flashy colors here, but the ruffled, luscious green leaves edged in deep bronze are all you need to create dramatic displays ... [... more]
Fine Gardening |
Begonia 'Fireworks'
The phrase "less is more" couldn't ring more true that when it comes to describing this rex begonia. There are no flashy colors here, but the ruffled, luscious green leaves edged in deep bronze are all you need to create dramatic displays ... [... more]
Fine Gardening |
Begonia 'Marmaduke'
The phrase "less is more" couldn't ring more true that when it comes to describing this rex begonia. There are no flashy colors here, but the ruffled, luscious green leaves edged in deep bronze are all you need to create dramatic displays ... [... more]
Fine Gardening |
Begonia 'Cowardly Lion'
The phrase "less is more" couldn't ring more true that when it comes to describing this rex begonia. There are no flashy colors here, but the ruffled, luscious green leaves edged in deep bronze are all you need to create dramatic displays ... [... more]
Fine Gardening |
Begonia 'River Nile'
The rich, warm tones of 'Cowardly Lion' rex begonia are a breath of fresh air when compared to the typical cool, blue tones often present in many shade garden plants. Its stunning chocolate-colored leaf veins veil the golden leaves, which become ... [... more]
Fine Gardening |
Ipomoea batatas 'Margarita' ('Margarita' sweet potato vine)
Having the striking leaves of a Rex begonia and a vining growth habit, This sweet potato vine is blessed with leaves that are edged in pink. Use it in containers, as a groundcover, or in beds and borders. Growing it with pink-flowered plants ... [... more]
Fine Gardening |
Cissus discolor (Rex begonia vine)
This rex begonia's eye-popping, ruby red leaves are loosely rimmed in pewter with a dollop of dark veining at the center. While there are many ways to play off the colors of this cultivar, the rosy underside of its leaves looks lovely when paired ... [... more]
Fine Gardening |
