Begonia River Nile, Begonia Rex Cultorum
Botanical Name: Begonia 'River Nile'
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About
The color, texture, and shape of this Begonia are what enchant and attract people. The River Nile is simultaneously painterly and scientific in appearance, almost resembling a gardener or artist's rendition of the Fibonacci sequence.
Care Guide
Light Requirements
Prefers bright indirect light. Tolerates medium light. Growth will slow in medium light conditions. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
Artificial Light
Direct Sun
Water Needs
Prefers consistent but moderate watering. Tolerates occasional dryness. Will not tolerate excessive watering.
Infrequent
Frequent
Soil Preference
Prefers a soil mixture with moderate drainage speeds and moderate water retentive properties. Include sustainably sourced peat moss for water retention and perlite or pumice as a drainage amendment.
Moisture Retention
Fast Drying
Retentive
Drainage Speed
Slow
Fast
