Begonia 'Speckles' (WA Prohibited)
Begonia rex 'Speckles' is a decorative cultivar from the Begonia rex-cultorum group, known for its silvery to lavender leaves marked with irregular pink and green speckling. The foliage is typically broad, asymmetrical, and features a dark central pattern or banding, especially under higher light conditions. Like other rex hybrids, it is derived from species native to subtropical and tropical forests of the eastern Himalayas and southern China, where they grow in moist, shaded environments.
Care Tips:
- Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light; colour fades in low light
- Water: Water when the surface begins to dry; avoid soggy soil or wet leaves
- Humidity: Requires moderate to high humidity; leaf edges may crisp if air is too dry
- Media: Loose, well-drained mix with added peat or coir, perlite, and bark
- Temperature: Maintain between 16-24°C; protect from sudden chills
- Fertiliser: Apply diluted liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during active growth
- Repotting: Repot in spring when roots fill the pot or growth slows
Additional Notes:
- Known to be toxic
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Begonia 'Speckles' (WA Prohibited)
Begonia rex 'Speckles' is a decorative cultivar from the Begonia rex-cultorum group, known for its silvery to lavender leaves marked with irregular pink and green speckling. The foliage is typically broad, asymmetrical, and features a dark central pattern or banding, especially under higher light conditions. Like other rex hybrids, it is derived from species native to subtropical and tropical forests of the eastern Himalayas and southern China, where they grow in moist, shaded environments.
Care Tips:
- Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light; colour fades in low light
- Water: Water when the surface begins to dry; avoid soggy soil or wet leaves
- Humidity: Requires moderate to high humidity; leaf edges may crisp if air is too dry
- Media: Loose, well-drained mix with added peat or coir, perlite, and bark
- Temperature: Maintain between 16-24°C; protect from sudden chills
- Fertiliser: Apply diluted liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during active growth
- Repotting: Repot in spring when roots fill the pot or growth slows
Additional Notes:
- Known to be toxic
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Begonia rex 'Speckles' is a decorative cultivar from the Begonia rex-cultorum group, known for its silvery to lavender leaves marked with irregular pink and green speckling. The foliage is typically broad, asymmetrical, and features a dark central pattern or banding, especially under higher light conditions. Like other rex hybrids, it is derived from species native to subtropical and tropical forests of the eastern Himalayas and southern China, where they grow in moist, shaded environments.
Care Tips:
- Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light; colour fades in low light
- Water: Water when the surface begins to dry; avoid soggy soil or wet leaves
- Humidity: Requires moderate to high humidity; leaf edges may crisp if air is too dry
- Media: Loose, well-drained mix with added peat or coir, perlite, and bark
- Temperature: Maintain between 16-24°C; protect from sudden chills
- Fertiliser: Apply diluted liquid fertiliser every 3-4 weeks during active growth
- Repotting: Repot in spring when roots fill the pot or growth slows
Additional Notes:
- Known to be toxic
