Rex Begonia Vine

Rex Begonia Vine is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Rex Begonia Vine →

Common Rex Begonia Vine Problems →

Rex Begonia Vine prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Rex Begonia Vine Water Frequency →

Rex Begonia Vine Root Rot →

Rex Begonia Vine may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Rex Begonia Vine Light Requirements →

Rex Begonia Vine Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Rex Begonia Vine is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Rex Begonia Vine doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Rex Begonia Vine Humidity Needs →

Rex Begonia Vine does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Rex Begonia Vine →

When and How to Successfully Repot Rex Begonia Vine →

Rex Begonia Vine should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Rex Begonia Vine →

Rex Begonia Vine is native to Worldwide.

Rex Begonia Vine is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

How and When to Prune Rex Begonia Vine →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Rex Begonia Vine can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Rex Begonia Vine Temperature Tolerance →

Rex Begonia Vine can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

• Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
• To get the cutting to root, you can either:
  
  • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
  • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Rex Begonia Vine →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Rex Begonia Vine, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Rex Begonia Vine →
• Drooping Rex Begonia Vine Leaves →
• Rex Begonia Vine Dropping Leaves →
• Rex Begonia Vine Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Rex Begonia Vine →
• Brown Spots on Rex Begonia Vine →
• Rex Begonia Vine Leaves Falling Over →
• Rex Begonia Vine Leaves Curling →
• Rex Begonia Vine Yellow Leaves →
• Rex Begonia Vine Root Rot →