Description
Begonia, Rex be-GON-yuh
Rex begonia, also commonly known as painted-leaf begonia or fancy-leaf begonia, is known for its large variegated leaves in brightly colored shades of green, red, silver, and even purple. Rex begonia grows at a moderate pace, reaching maturity of 8 to 12 inches within a few years. This semi-tropical perennial plant does best with bright, indirect light and does not tolerate full sunlight. It likes moisture but should dry out partially between waterings. Rex begonia is an extremely easy houseplant to care for, however, take care if you have animals as this plant is toxic to both people and pets. In the landscape, grown as an annual, Rex Begonias will need mostly shade.
