Planting and Growing rex begonia 'Salsa'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Consistently lightly moist substrate, avoid total soil drying out |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Tropical begonia liquid feed biweekly throughout warm growing time |
| Toxicity | Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water rex begonia 'Salsa'?
Consistently lightly moist substrate, avoid total soil drying out
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for rex begonia 'Salsa'?
Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for rex begonia 'Salsa'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for rex begonia 'Salsa'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for rex begonia 'Salsa'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize rex begonia 'Salsa'?
Tropical begonia liquid feed biweekly throughout warm growing time
Learn more →How to Prune rex begonia 'Salsa'?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate rex begonia 'Salsa'?
Propagate by seed in early spring in 21°C or propagate by softwood cuttings or leaf cuttings
Learn more →How to Transplant rex begonia 'Salsa'?
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Learn more →How to Care for rex begonia 'Salsa' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant rex begonia 'Salsa'?
Grow as a houseplant in a minimum temperature of 10°C. Prefers part shade, or bright shade, but no direct sunlight. Keeps its foliage in warm temperatures. For more advice, see Begonias: houseplants
Learn more →How to Repot rex begonia 'Salsa'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest rex begonia 'Salsa'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews and stem rot
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealy bugs, mites, glasshouse thrips, vine weevil and aphids
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of rex begonia 'Salsa'
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling