Planting and Growing rex begonia 'Merrymaker'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Keep growing medium evenly damp, avoid heavy standing water pools |
| Sunlight requirements | Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Thin blooming feed biweekly throughout warm growth season |
| Toxicity | Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water rex begonia 'Merrymaker'?
Keep growing medium evenly damp, avoid heavy standing water pools
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for rex begonia 'Merrymaker'?
Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for rex begonia 'Merrymaker'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for rex begonia 'Merrymaker'?
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for rex begonia 'Merrymaker'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize rex begonia 'Merrymaker'?
Thin blooming feed biweekly throughout warm growth season
Learn more →How to Prune rex begonia 'Merrymaker'?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate rex begonia 'Merrymaker'?
Propagate by seed or by division
Learn more →How to Transplant rex begonia 'Merrymaker'?
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Learn more →How to Care for rex begonia 'Merrymaker' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant rex begonia 'Merrymaker'?
Grow under glass in indirect light or in a frost-free environment. Grown for foliage. This variety can cope with a bit more sun than most. Avoid over-watering. See begonias: houseplants
Learn more →How to Repot rex begonia 'Merrymaker'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest rex begonia 'Merrymaker'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealybugs, tarsonemid mite, greenhouse red spider mite, thrips and vine weevils
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of rex begonia 'Merrymaker'
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling