commonName:"rex begonia 'Vesuvius'"
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A tender, evergreen perennial with medium to large crinkled leaves. These are deep pink with broad black margins and veins. The reverse of the leaf is red. Plants reach 35cm in height
Scientific classification
- Species
- commonName:"rex begonia 'Vesuvius'" (Begonia 'Vesuvius')
- 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
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of commonName:"rex begonia 'Vesuvius'"
Distribution map
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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 commonName:"rex begonia 'Vesuvius'"
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commonName:"rex begonia 'Vesuvius'" care guide
- Keep compost evenly moist with bright filtered light
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep compost evenly moist with bright filtered light
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak balanced feed every few weeks in growth season
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed in early spring in 21°C or propagate by softwood cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass, in indirect light, or in frost-free environment. Avoid wetting the leaves. For further information see begonias: houseplants
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds, powdery mildews, stem rot and rhizome rot
Pests
May be susceptible to caterpillars, mealy bugs, mites, glasshouse thrips, vine weevil and aphids
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