Plant profile
Begonia
Begonia rex
Ornamental foliage plant with dramatic colors and textured leaves.
Care snapshot
Light
Medium light
Water
Every 4-6 days
Difficulty
Medium
Growth
Slow
Space
Small space, up to 45 cm
Typical cost
₹180-450
Why it works
Good fit notes
Dramatic foliage colors
Care tip: Avoid wetting leaves and keep humidity steady
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Begonias contain soluble oxalates, with the highest concentration often in underground parts; treat as toxic to pets and unsafe for chewing children.
Keep away from pets; wash hands after handling damaged tissue if sensitive.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Buy plants with crisp patterned leaves and no wet crown.
- Use airy medium and avoid wetting leaves.
Avoid
- Powdery mildew
- Mushy rhizome
- Crispy edges from dryness
- Stem/crown rot
Plant personality
Useful traits
Rex begonia is grown for dramatic patterned foliage.
It dislikes both soggy crowns and very dry air.
Begonia pet toxicity is oxalate-related and should be clearly surfaced.
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