{"product_id":"begonia-rex-kotobuki","title":"Begonia rex ‘kotobuki’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"first-letter\"\u003e T \u003c\/span\u003ehe Begonia rex 'Kotobuki', botanically known as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003eBegonia rex-cultorum 'Kotobuki'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003eis a Japanese hybrid prized for its striking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003eheart-shaped leaves start with deep reds and purples, transitioning to silvery-green with a darker center as they mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Begonia-rex-kotobuki-6-inch_4_1.jpg?v=1787926801\" alt=\"a close up image of begonia rex plant\" class=\"floating-left-image\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003eIt is also known as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003ePainted Leaf Begonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor fancy leaf begonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e, from its large, textured, metallic silvery-pink leaves, which\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003eemerge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealong thick, rhizomatous stems resembling an intricate mosaic watercolor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003eIts thick, velvety foliage and bold, dark burgundy leaf centers create an instantly luxurious, high-end look. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003eMeanwhile, its upright, clumping growth habit gives it a strong architectural presence that makes it ideal for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003etable tops\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e, plant cabinets, desks, and humid statement corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003eAs a slow-to-moderate-growing tropical rhizomatous houseplant, it typically grows up to 12 inches tall and spreads around 15 inches wide indoors, making it compact enough for urban spaces while still delivering a massive, graphic visual impact. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003eIt\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003enaturally expands its heavy rhizomes just along or beneath the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003esoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esurface; stems that begin leaning heavily outwards or stretching with wide gaps between leaves often signal a need for slightly better ambient light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003eThe Begonia rex 'Kotobuki' can occasionally produce small, unusual flowers, although blooming indoors is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003erelatively uncommon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e. Mature plants may develop a short,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003eclusters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof small pinkish to creamy-white blossoms near the base of the plant, partially hidden beneath the large foliage canopy. These blooms are not particularly showy or fragrant and are often overlooked because they\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003eemerge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eclose to the leaf stems during the active spring and summer months. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003eHow to Maximize the Vibrant Metallic Foliage \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003eThe true charm of this rare plant lies in its dramatic color transformation. New fronds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003eemerge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e as soft, tightly curled leaves showing deep crimson tones, contrasting beautifully with the older, mature dark foliage borders. Over a few weeks, these young leaves expand into an intense, unpredictable mosaic of shimmering silver-green, rosy-pink splashes, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003eultimately a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e solid deep plum-to-black center star hue that becomes more profound with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003eThe dark coloration is packed with heavy anthocyanin pigments that help the understory plant catch and absorb light efficiently in dim jungle spaces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003eTo ensure your plant rewards you with rich, dark foliage and intense pink margins, place it in bright, indirect sunlight. Too \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003elittle light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e will slow its growth rate to a crawl and cause new leaves to lose their iridescent metallic luster, while direct afternoon sun can permanently scorch the delicate velvety leaves, turning them bleached, crisp, and brown. Finding the right lighting balance is the secret to keeping your Kotobuki vibrant and healthy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003eWhen and How to Water Your Begonia rex 'Kotobuki' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003eIt is moderately drought-tolerant due to water stored in its thick rhizomes, but it is exceptionally sensitive to drying out completely. However, it is extremely sensitive to oversaturation, and soggy, poorly aerated soil will quickly cut off oxygen to the root zone, leading to irreversible rot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003eThe Begonia rex 'Kotobuki' should typically be watered every 7–\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e during the active growing season (March–September) and every 2–3 weeks during the dormant winter season (October–February), adjusting as needed based on indoor temperature, pot type, and soil dryness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003eDuring the active growing season, water your Kotobuki plant only when the top 1–2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch. When watering, soak the soil thoroughly until water drains freely from the bottom of the pot, then \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003eimmediately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003e discard any excess water collected in the saucer. Warm temperatures and active growth mean the plant will use moisture efficiently during this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89642350 BCX0\"\u003eDuring the dormant season, significantly reduce watering frequency as growth stops completely. Allow the soil to dry out about halfway down the container before offering a light drink, as excess winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89642350 BCX0\"\u003e moisture combined with lower light levels will quickly damage the shallow rhizomatous root system. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89642350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW149173372 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149173372 BCX0\"\u003eLight Requirements – Where to Place Your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149173372 BCX0\"\u003eRex \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW149173372 BCX0\"\u003eBegonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149173372 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"floating-right-image\" alt=\"a close up image of begonia rex houseplant\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Rex-Begonia-kotobuki-jpj.jpg?v=1787926957\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89642350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149173372 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003eWhen growing indoors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e place your Begonia rex \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003eplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e in bright, indirect light for at least 6–8 hours daily to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003emaintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003estrong growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e and a rapid transition to intense pink and silver pigmentation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89642350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149173372 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003eAn east-facing window or a spot a few feet back from a bright south- or west-facing window protected by a sheer curtain works best. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89642350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149173372 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003eHowever, it is globally celebrated for its ability to thrive seamlessly in medium-light conditions, including shaded shelves, bedrooms, and plant terrariums lit primarily by ambient \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003eroom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e light. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89642350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149173372 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003eAvoid harsh, unshielded direct sunlight, as it can bleach the intense dark color and damage the metallic leaf finish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89642350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149173372 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003eWhen grown outdoors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eit performs best in full shade to bright filtered shade in warm, frost-free climates in USDA zones 10–11, where temperatures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003egenerally remain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003e above 50°F year-round. In cooler regions, it is best grown in containers and brought indoors before temperatures drop below 50°F. Place it on a covered patio, shaded porch, or beneath a dense patio awning where it receives zero direct afternoon sun. Even brief exposure to harsh summer sunlight can permanently scorch its fleshy stalks and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003escar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003e the delicate patterned leaf surfaces. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89642350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149173372 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW146958848 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW146958848 BCX0\"\u003eOptimal Soil \u0026amp; Fertilizer Needs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW146958848 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89642350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149173372 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW146958848 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003eThe moisture-loving but rot-sensitive Begonia \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003eKotobuki \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003eplant favors a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003e well-drained\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003e, highly aerated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003e soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003e. Planting them in ordinary, heavy houseplant potting soil will suffocate the shallow rhizomes, trap excess moisture, and inevitably cause root rot. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003eInstead, make or buy a well-draining potting mix, or ideally use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca class=\"Hyperlink SCXW161574457 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/soil-cactus-mix-blend-1-gal-4-qt-cacti-succulent-dirt-compost-growing-media'\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003eour specialized potting mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003e that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003econtains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003e 5 natural substrates and mycorrhizae to promote the development of a strong root system that helps your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003ehouseplant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003eto thrive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89642350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149173372 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW146958848 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129074299 BCX0\"\u003eWhen it comes to feeding, this beautiful houseplant requires regular, gentle nutrition to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129074299 BCX0\"\u003emaintain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129074299 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eits stunning colors. Apply a balanced, liquid NPK fertilizer diluted to quarter- or half-strength every\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129074299 BCX0\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129074299 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eweeks during the spring and mid-summer active growth phase. Avoid feeding entirely during winter dormancy, as unused nutrients will accumulate in the dry soil and cause severe chemical root burn. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89642350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149173372 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW146958848 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129074299 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW15848284 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW15848284 BCX0\"\u003eHow to Grow Best Indoors as a Houseplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW15848284 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW195082543 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW262830712 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84922446 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW128419205 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW208816759 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175807948 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW137315536 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW103105584 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW116004874 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW186049422 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW256012661 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW34271729 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW89642350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW149173372 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW224304341 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW119908523 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW146958848 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW161574457 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129074299 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW15848284 BCX0\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"design_container-ol\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"quote_bottom-ol wb-before\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Begonia rex makes an exceptional houseplant, prized for its dramatic metallic foliage, compact growth habit, and ability to brighten shelves, desks, terrariums, and other indoor spaces with year-round color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt prefers indoor temperatures consistently between 65°F and 75°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever allow ambient temperatures to fall below 55°F, as sudden temperature drops or freezing drafts can easily shock the plant, causing the thin cellular structure of the leaves to collapse, shrivel, and die back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause this tropical jungle native is well-adapted to high-humidity environments, standard dry household air can be challenging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAim for 50% or higher humidity whenever possible using a room humidifier, a pebble tray filled with water, or by grouping tropical plants together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid placing it near drafty entrance doors, open winter windowsills, or directly in front of drying heating vents or air conditioners, which quickly crisp the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003eHardiness Zone \u0026amp; More \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/10-11_USDA_-_1_10060b4e-a44b-46cc-871b-a0fad11c3fa0.png?v=1781572905\" alt=\"an image of a 10-11 USDA map\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: left;\" width=\"350\" height=\"279\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW231037931 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231037931 BCX0\"\u003eIn the United States, the Begonia rex 'Kotobuki' is primarily grown as an indoor houseplant, but in frost-free tropical and subtropical regions such as southern Florida or Hawaii, it can be grown outdoors year-round in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW231037931 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231037931 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209103477 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209103477 BCX0\"\u003eIt performs best in bright shade, shaded terrariums, or bedding gardens beneath tall structures where the delicate foliage is completely protected from direct sun exposure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW231037931 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231037931 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW209103477 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW209103477 BCX0\"\u003eIt thrives in warm, humid environments with excellent airflow, which helps excess moisture dry quickly from the leaves to prevent powdery mildew. Frost and freezing winter temperatures will quickly prove fatal to this tropical plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209103477 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW231037931 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231037931 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209103477 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW129078663 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129078663 BCX0\"\u003eWildlife – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129078663 BCX0\"\u003eRex B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129078663 BCX0\"\u003eegonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW129078663 BCX0\"\u003e Attracts the Following Friendly Pollinators \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW129078663 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW231037931 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231037931 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209103477 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW129078663 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW9856742 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9856742 BCX0\"\u003eUnlike many flowering ornamentals, Rex Begonias are valued \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9856742 BCX0\"\u003ealmost entirely\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9856742 BCX0\"\u003e for their colorful, intricately patterned leaves. Their flowers are small and understated, offering minimal nectar and limited appeal to pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW9856742 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon-table\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"icon\" alt=\"Colorful butterfly\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Butterfly.png?v=1729502509\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eButterflies\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"icon\" alt=\"Bee on a flower\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Bee.png?v=1729502510\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eBees\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"icon\" alt=\"Hummingbird in flight\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Bird.png?v=1729502509\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"icon\" alt=\"Red ladybug on a leaf\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Ladybug_1904df79-dce4-456b-bae4-51ec843cbd60.png?v=1729870932\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eLady Bugs\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"icon\" alt=\"Various pollinators\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Multi_Pollinator.png?v=1729502510\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eMulti Pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"icon-item\"\u003e\n\u003cimg class=\"icon\" alt=\"Green bird\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Green_Bird.png?v=1729502509\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eOther Birds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW231037931 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231037931 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209103477 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW129078663 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW9856742 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW218023336 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218023336 BCX0\"\u003eAccording to the ASPCA, Begonia rex is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218023336 BCX0\"\u003emildly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW218023336 BCX0\"\u003etoxic to cats, dogs, and horses if ingested. This is due to soluble calcium oxalates found throughout the plant tissue, with the highest concentration hidden in the underground rhizomes. Ingestion may cause intense oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, and difficulty swallowing. It is best kept styled safely out of reach on high shelves, tabletops, or inside protective plant cabinets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW218023336 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW231037931 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231037931 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209103477 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW129078663 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW9856742 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW218023336 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW57727865 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57727865 BCX0\"\u003eHow to Propagate Your Begonia rex 'Kotobuki'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW39850379 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW231037931 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW231037931 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW209103477 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW129078663 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW9856742 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW218023336 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW57727865 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW57727865 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW191629005 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191629005 BCX0\"\u003eRex Begonias are famously fun and easy to propagate, capable of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191629005 BCX0\"\u003emultiplying through rhizome division or by rooting individual leaf cuttings during\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW191629005 BCX0\"\u003e the active spring season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW191629005 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"design_container-number-wb\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quote_bottom-number-wb\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRhizome Division (Fastest):\u003c\/strong\u003e During spring repotting, gently slide the mature plant out of its pot. Cleanly slice a segment of the horizontal creeping rhizome that contains at least one healthy leaf cluster and a set of roots using a sterile knife. Pot the division into a small container with a fresh, airy mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole Leaf Cuttings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pluck a healthy, mature leaf with its petiole (stem) attached. Insert the stem directly into moist perlite or water. Alternatively, you can lay a single leaf flat on top of damp soil, make tiny shallow cuts across the main veins on the underside, and pin it down. New baby plantlets will sprout directly from each vein cut within a few weeks!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177365958 BCX0\"\u003ePotting and Repotting Your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177365958 BCX0\"\u003ePlant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177365958 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170896565 BCX0\"\u003eThis houseplant has a shallow, horizontal root system and prefers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW170896565 BCX0\"\u003ebeing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170896565 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170896565 BCX0\"\u003erelatively snug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170896565 BCX0\"\u003e in its container. Repot only every 1–2 years during spring, or whenever you notice the thick rhizomes completely hitting the edge of the pot or growing over the rim. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW177365958 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW170896565 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW131876270 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131876270 BCX0\"\u003eAlways choose a shallow container with excellent drainage holes (wide, shallow bulb pans or plastic grower pots work beautifully\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW131876270 BCX0\"\u003e), and\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW131876270 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emove up only one pot size at a time (e.g., from a 4-inch pot to a 6-inch pot). Use a loose, peat-based mix. Keep the soil lightly moist and place the plant in high humidity for the first week after repotting to allow the root system to recover smoothly from transplant shock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP Selected SCXW131876270 BCX0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"design_container-ol with-background\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"quote_bottom-ol wb-before\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Takeaways\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Begonia rex 'Kotobuki' is a premier modern houseplant, admired for its dramatic metallic silver-pink foliage, swirl patterns, and deep burgundy centers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts shallow rhizomes store a modest amount of moisture, but the plant requires consistent light moisture and a highly aerated organic mix to thrive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew leaves emerge with deep red tones before expanding into a striking shimmering metallic mosaic that elevates contemporary indoor spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt thrives best in bright indirect sunlight and high humidity; too much shade will dull its metallic sheen, while dry air causes crispy edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW176439691 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176439691 BCX0\"\u003eThe Bottom Line \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW176439691 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW176439691 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47010659 BCX0\"\u003eOverall, the Begonia rex 'Kotobuki' stands as one of the most striking, reliable, and visually rewarding painted-leaf houseplants you can introduce to your collection. Its velvety texture, smoky burgundy coloration, and sharp metallic silver sheen bring an immediate air of exotic luxury and dramatic contrast to any interior space. While it appreciates a steady routine of watering and high humidity, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47010659 BCX0\"\u003eit’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW47010659 BCX0\"\u003e phenomenal foliage display makes it an effortless investment for your home garden. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planet Desert","offers":[{"title":"6\" Pot \/ White Pot","offer_id":50548249100531,"sku":"4395","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\" Pot \/ Black Pot","offer_id":50548249133299,"sku":"4395","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\" Pot \/ Teal Pot","offer_id":50548249166067,"sku":"4395","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\" Pot \/ Light Green Pot","offer_id":50548249198835,"sku":"4395","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\" Pot \/ Self Watering Pot","offer_id":50548249231603,"sku":"4395","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6\" Pot \/ No Pot \/ Bare Root","offer_id":50548249264371,"sku":"4395","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5384\/files\/Begonia-rex-kotobuki-6-inch_1.jpg?v=1787929978","url":"https:\/\/planetdesert.com\/products\/begonia-rex-kotobuki","provider":"Planet Desert","version":"1.0","type":"link"}