Begonia Rex - home decoration

Types of Begonia Rex by leaf shape:

• hybrid form. Leaves with green, pink, silvery and red streaks. The surface of the leaves from above can be completely silver, have a pink or red tint;
• Mason's begonia... Has more decorative foliage, requires very good growing conditions. The leaves of this species have a velvety texture, green with brown stripes. The leaf pattern has a cruciform shape, for which begonia is often called an iron cross.

In apartment conditions, Mason and Rex begonia is grown in ordinary pots and flower pots. In summer, flowers can be displayed on the balcony, while avoiding the windy place and bright sun. It is desirable to set it in partial shade. Begonia Rex uses soft soil based on rotten foliage. Peat and sand are added to the ground.

At this time, many varieties of Rex begonias are presented, obtained as a result of crossing. Most of the plants are short, up to one and a half meters. After a while, the stem of Begonia rex hangs down and spreads downward. Traces of dead leaves become visible.

Begonia rex has the following types of leaves:

• simple rounded;
• oblong;
• oblique heart-shaped;
• cochlea;
• feathery.

Most often, the leaf shape is jagged or wavy, rarely begonia rex has whole leaf edges. The leaf, petiole and stem of the flower are covered with hairs that have a variety of colors: from white to reddish. The hairs are very dense and short, which gives the leaves of Begonia rex a velvety appearance.

Variety of begonia Rex flower depending on the underground part

What is hidden under the ground defines another type of royal begonia:

Sheet... These are perennial plants with a creeping root. It is mainly used for reproduction of Begonia rex. Straight or creeping stems extend from the root. The leaves are decorative in color: silver, red, and often black. Taking good care of the plant will prevent foliage from falling off. Rex begonias are characterized by a secondary role of flowers. It is customary to decorate a room with such flowers. This species is represented by royal begonia or rex, Mason and hogweed. The main thing to remember when caring for begonia is that the soil should not be excessively moistened, there should be no direct sunlight;

Tuberous... This type of begonia has a hybrid form, propagates using tubers. A peculiarity of the species - the plants bloom very beautifully, have large flowers of various textures: simple, double, semi-double. The colors are also different: white, yellow, pink and red. Begonia is planted at home in pots, put on the balcony. You can often see them in flower beds. The flower should be placed in a bright or light shade place. Begonia rex of this type also does not like the wind, but if it is indoors, then it must be regularly ventilated;

Bush... This species includes mainly broad shrubs with straight stems with leaves. For their reproduction, rhizomes are not used. The flowering period is long in nature, although the flowers themselves are not as lush as in other species. This is due to the lack of a period of winter dormancy in begonias - they also remain green. Pruning very short, watering abundantly, it is possible to achieve long flowering. For cultivation to be successful, it is necessary to avoid hot days, excess water and sun.And the night period should not be cold.

In the photo, begonia rex always looks charming, making you want to acquire this plant in your garden or home.

Begonia rex, regardless of the variety, adapts well to room conditions: it grows in pots on the window, veranda. It is necessary to highlight one more feature of Rex begonia - it requires considerable air humidity. With proper care, it will decorate any room with beautiful flowering.

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