Data specific to Begonias (Edit)
Originator: Michael J. Kartuz
Date of Origin: 1976
Plant Types: Rex Cultorum

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 12 to 18 inches
Plant Spread: 6 to 12 inches
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Other: Metallic, silvery-green with purple bands and margins and burst of dark purple in center.
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Summer
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Division
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Awards and Recognitions: RHS AGM

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Common names
  • Rex-cultorum Begonia
  • King Begonia
  • Painted Begonia
  • Painted Leaf Begonia
  • Begonia

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Location: Miami FL
Date: 2019-02
I finally got it!
Photo by Christine
Location: Washington 8b
Location: Montreal Quebec Canada Botanical Garden 
Date: 2017-03-26

Date: 2007-09-28
Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc. wwwterranovanurseries.c

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Location: Washington 8b
Date: 2017-12-01
Location: Montreal Quebec Canada Botanical Garden 
Date: 2017-03-26

Date: 2011-06-24

Photo courtesy Terra Nova Nurseries
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Photo by Christine

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.

Photo courtesy of Kevin Morykwas, Steve's Leaves, Inc.

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