rex begonia 'Salsa'

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A tender, evergreen perennial with medium to large crinkled leaves. These are silver with black centres and variegation in dark pink, light pink and green. Plants reach 35cm in height

Scientific classification

Species: rex begonia 'Salsa' (Begonia 'Salsa')
Genus: Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Autumn · Winter · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Partial shade
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Distribution of rex begonia 'Salsa'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of rex begonia 'Salsa'

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rex begonia 'Salsa' care guide

Consistently lightly moist substrate, avoid total soil drying out
Watering: Partial shade
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Watering

Consistently lightly moist substrate, avoid total soil drying out

Fertilizing

Tropical begonia liquid feed biweekly throughout warm growing time

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed in early spring in 21°C or propagate by softwood cuttings or leaf cuttings

Growing

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

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