The Begonia Dew Drop is a cultivar of the Begonia rex and enchants with the impressive play of colours of its leaves, whose black-green and burgundy hue is covered with silvery shimmering speckles that almost look like countless dew drops due to their relief-like elevation, thus giving this pretty begonia its nickname.
The product photos show examples of the plant. You will receive a specimen that matches the product photos in size, shape and colouring.
- Delivery: in 6cm pot
- Growth type: upright, bushy
- Origin: India to south-east China
- Other names: Leaf begonia, king begonia
Ben's tips on plant care:
- Location/Light requirements: Partial shade, indirect sunlight
- Substrate: high quality houseplant soil with humus content
- Temperature: optimal at 15-20° C
- Watering: keep moist and water as soon as the top layer of substrate begins to dry, but avoid waterlogging, ideally water with not too cold, low-lime rainwater
- Humidity: needs high humidity, spray regularly (leaves should be allowed to dry afterwards!) or use a humidifier.
- Nutrient addition: during the growth phase, fertilise approx. once a week with organic fertiliser. Fertilise once a week with organic liquid fertiliser
- Repot when the soil is densely rooted.
- Avoid heating or draughts.
