Rex Begonia 'Ghost Whisperer'
Taxonomy
Rex Begonia 'Ghost Whisperer'
Rex
How to care for Rex Begonia 'Ghost Whisperer'
How often to water your Rex Begonia 'Ghost Whisperer'
every 7
Rex Begonia 'Ghost Whisperer' needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
7
Finding light for None in your home
a window
Rex Begonia 'Ghost Whisperer' may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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How to fertilize Rex Begonia 'Ghost Whisperer'
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Rex Begonia 'Ghost Whisperer' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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What is the absolute best fertilizer for a Rex begonia? I have terrible luck with keeping houseplants alive and I really want to get it right this time! #Begonia
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Ummm, I fertilized and watered last night and now 2 1/2 of the 4 leaves are soft and look like wet soft lettuce? In 24 hours my plant pooped out. What do I do?
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@Begoniaskies Is there a group for begonia owners
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Local store having a sale…. I couldn’t resist
Care Summary for Rex Begonia 'Ghost Whisperer'
Rex Begonia 'Ghost Whisperer'
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 7 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.