Begonia Shadow King Spearmint, Begonia Rex Cultorum

Botanical Name: Begonia rex 'Shadow King Spearmint'
Begonia Shadow King Spearmint, Begonia Rex Cultorum
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About

The Shadow King Spearmint Begonia has crinkly purple and green foliage that is dusted with a light green that gives the appearance that it has been kissed by snow. A spearmint green color tickles the edge of each leaf.

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