rex begonia vine
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A slender, evergreen climber to 2.5m, with red stems and tendrils. The elongated, heart-shaped leaves are dark green with silvery or pink zones between the veins; the undersides are dark purple. Can be grown as either a climbing or trailing houseplant
Scientific classification
- Species
- rex begonia vine (Cissus discolor)
- Genus
- Cissus
- Family
- Vitaceae
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- Toxicity
- Houseplants
- Plant type
- 1.5-2.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Climbing · Trailing
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of rex begonia vine
Distribution map
Southeastern Asia to Aus.
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of rex begonia vine
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rex begonia vine care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningTrim back overly-long shoots as needed
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by semi-ripe cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow in loam-based potting compost in bright, indirect light. Water freely during the growing season and apply a high-nitrogen fertiliser monthly; water moderately in winter. Provide trellis or obelisk if you want the vine to climb. See houseplant cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to red spider mite and mealybugs
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