Begonia Rex Care Tips | 9 Things You Should Know!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

If you grow begonias indoors and have other care tips you found works for you, please share them below! 💚

[@d_d_d_d_]

it’s crazy i’ve had none of those issues for over a year now. i just came here wondering what soil to put the propagated leaves into. i had no idea they were so problematic for everyone 😭

[@smallfaucet]

My Begonia collection is badass, too many to count! Been selling them for years too.

[@katiecoleman351]

Yessss tips on humidity pleaseee

[@mr88jmr88]

Thank you for the time stamps, more DIY videos should have this feature. Great job

[@maccoll3644]

Very useful with lots of specific information. Thank you!

[@morsecodereviews1553]

Great tips! I bought a Rex because I think it looks cool. Now I know I'm in for a treat 😅

[@mrscotchguy]

Been using bonsai soil and my rhizo Rexes are super happy.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Grace, I really really enjoyed watching you tell us all about Begonia Rex. I found your information very helpful and interesting and useful. I’m impressed with your channel, so I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too.

[@anyhowsay8659]

Very clear, informative and well done video

[@MyFellowFoliage]

I'm glad to hear you found it helpful!

[@JaredCaraway]

Wonderful video. Great editing, clear information, and interesting. Very informative!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thanks for your comment!

[@Sam-ul4zq]

Such a thorough video, thank you

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@dianebeckett1697]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I have learned a lot by this video! Well composed! 🙂💐

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you for your lovely comment Diane 💗

[@dianebeckett1697]

Thank you for this video! Very helpful.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Glad to hear it was helpful!

[@rosslynmajormajor6837]

EXCELLENT ADVICE THE BEST DIRECT COMMENTS IVE SEEN THANK YOU ROSSLYN

[@Noahdusk]

I got my first begonia royal velour this spring and as she grew I experienced my first struggles with the watering. I will definetly try to look after her foliage before watering now, thank you so much !!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

You're welcome and thanks for watching!

[@rox-13]

I love everything about your video. Thanx!!

[@barbarajustice9499]

Thanks for the information begonias are one of my favorite plants there so many different kinds and colors

[@1628Scarlet]

Wonderful video! Thank you very much! 👏🥰👍

[@dianebeckett1697]

I love this plant & plants so much!!!

[@dianebeckett1697]

Love the Connie Boswell

[@MyFellowFoliage]

It's the best grower in my begonia collection. Totally recommend!

[@kleakatrah206]

Thank you!! That was clearly informative!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Glad you found it informative! Thanks for watching :)

[@JohnDHair]

Love your video very informative and well organized ⭐️👍🏻I’m a new Begonia Rex owner I’ve only had heirloom Beefsteak begonias these are so finicky. It started to curl up. It was over watered. I let it dry out and used a grow light and bought a humidifier it’s thriving now. It made a total turn around 💜

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thanks for your feedback! I really appreciate it! Beautiful job, well done on turning around your begonia!!

[@Utotoshka]

I havr begonia rex jurassic silver swirl and had no idea that Rexes are not the easiest 😅 I think it depends on climate you live in and you begaviour towards plants care. Mine can overcome every mistake I make. Love her.

[@javiervm332]

Thanks for the advice

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you for watching and hope it helps!

[@vasilikivotsika9305]

I'm definitely interested in a humidity hack video for begonia silver!

[@skyangelthefan]

You are a Angel sent! I just ordered $169 worth of Begonia’s and OMG! I have no experience with Begonia’s. I am now worried. 😢

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Don't worry, try these tips out and watch for powdery mildew. Hope they thrive for you!!

[@skyangelthefan]

@@MyFellowFoliage I am a FA ✈️ and a Nurse. The begonia’s are soo pretty for the $169 I spent on them if, they die I will be doing CPR on them 😂. I will be ordering all the stuff you recommended to remove the mildew, fungus, rot. Your video’s were the most educated and helpful by showing the products you use when plants 🌱 get mildew, fungal rott and bugs 🐜 and Thanks for that I also, liked your video. 👍 We must have the same likes because I ordered my begonias, which are the same as your begonia’s before I watched your video. These pretty bisches better last 😂.

[@chrissyttrs]

How did your begonias favor?

[@dianebeckett1697]

I would rather let them dry out then overwater! I use Neem oil on my leaves it seems to help the whole plant a lot! All my plants I use this!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

That's great, thanks for sharing! 😊

[@kona702]

My Rexy loves to be SOAKED. I wonder why. Like even if the soil is damp he will start to wilt. I have to soak it to get him to perk up. Maybe he needs to be repotted in better soil. It's the soil he came with when I bought him from home Depot as a hanging planter.

[@Daisy.florina]

You are the Begonia Nurse!!! speaking from a Begonia Clinic

[@MyFellowFoliage]

You're too kind Jenny!

[@odetteazzopardi284]

Very interesting video i love begonias thks

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you for watching!

[@moonflower1433]

Loving begonia plants..😍 New subscriber here, thank you for the tips, now i know why those things happened to my bego's...⚘😊👍

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Great to hear, hope the tips help you!

[@Perky819]

I bought a small Begonia Rex in a pot that says Wick and Grow. It has two strings at the bottom. It died shortly after. I bought another one because I thought it was just so beautiful and I wanted it in my home. It looks like it’s on its way out as well. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong. 😢😮.

[@raymondtheriault6253]

You are vert good and very interessing. Bravo

[@GenRN]

I’m about to put one in a BioOrb terrarium. Sounds like a good choice.

[@anyhowsay8659]

Pls do a humidity video 👏 👏 thank you for sharing

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you Tina! I'll add the humidity video onto my list :)

[@javiervm332]

@@MyFellowFoliage please do

[@GraftingTactick]

Isn't that just looks beautiful 💕

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thank you 🥰

[@sujathananaiah3048]

Very Very helpful thank u 🙏

[@jessramos1076]

Yes a humidity video!

[@dianebeckett1697]

Love Rex Begonias! 💙

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Absolutely me too! 🌸

[@user-fi2ub7fh9d]

Very helpfull

[@theleakingpot]

New to begonias and promised myself not to buy them again. Very helpful video. Exactly what I was looking for.

[@Hullo0]

They finicky! Great video again, cool sound effect

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hngh! Finicky 😆

[@holmgirl0526]

Thanks I’m struggling with my begonia Rex

[@MyFellowFoliage]

It's normal! But hope you find these tips helpful!

[@shahinrezakhan]

Hi, I really love your video. I am Bangladesh. Begonia plants tough to grow here. Yesterday my wife bought me several types of Begonias. Here regular garden soil, Coco pit, perlite and vermicompost, bone dust are available. Now I will pot my plants in New pots. Will those above elements make a potting mix for Begonia plants ?

[@kenyong1002]

Mine are all dead. How do u managed to grow this big! I am impressed..

[@MyFellowFoliage]

By following my tips and tricks I shared in the video 😉

[@vincentjones4362]

I just brought one amazing

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hope it grows well for you!

[@ifossilch3882]

Hi, Can I ask how do you use the Mancozeb on the Rex Begonias? Do you spray it on the leaves and air dry it? or water it on the soil? Thanks

[@dianerogers7903]

First Rex doing great in US Zone 7. Did you make the humidity hack video? Dreading bringing Rex (into bathroom?) this September. Please advise-thanks!

[@mayac2266]

How can I tell if brown edges come from low humidity or fungus issue?

[@GisellVe]

What's the best food and pots for begonias

[@whateverspeakstome8192]

I bought a Rex from Walmart on clearance because I wanted to save it. A lot of the leaves were half brown and crispy. Any tips?

[@allisfaith]

I live in a desert and was thinking of putting it in a terrarium.

[@vanschermerhorn7167]

Since Begonias are so finicky can you use pots with wicks ? Since you like to water from the bottom and the leaves should stay dry .

[@violettelafferty1705]

I just got a bloody valentine begonia! And I just took a propagation of my friends angel wing!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Wonderful! All the best with your begonias!

[@goctalis3064]

💚

[@asrotties]

If you cannot get the leaves or stems wet with water, how do they handle the mealy bug spray? Do you just spray and then put it by a fan to dry?

[@terryharris6704]

I live in Arizona. It’s very dry. I only water my rex once a week, but I do water from the top. It started dropping leaves the stem and the new growth looks good maybe bottom water?

[@keyahsblair]

BTI and Diatomaceous earth for any and all pests

[@terryharris6704]

My tips have also been browning out, but we’re so dry and I only water when I feel likel the part is much lighter and dryer

[@zitaaranyossy2422]

Hi! I haver some indoor begonia rexes, wich lost their leves during the winter. They try to bring out some new leaves from the roots, but always dies. I water them as my big rexes, they are in the same pot. Van you please help me what to do with them? Thak You 😙

[@Britz1393]

Do begonia rex do well in a self watering pot?

[@zackstertwart3340]

I potted mine and they went limp ok checked the plant wow scale any pointers

[@mr88jmr88]

I came here for the fertilizer info, what is wormweed? You say its like warm pee? Do you have a product name? Thanks

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi there, it is worm wee. I get mine from someone who has a worm farm so I don't have a product name sorry.

[@Deborah78681]

Wick watering with purified water works for the rex I have.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thanks for sharing!

[@masonakamara7556]

“They’re a little more finicky” I wish I knew that before I got one. When it’s dehydrated, it looks dead and that scares me everything

[@MyFellowFoliage]

I know how you feel! I try to avoid letting it get to that point because it scares me too!

[@pamtrent2561]

What is the temperature it can handle in summer

[@kona702]

That picture is fungal rot? I have those patches all over my leaves and everything I read said it was either too much sun, too much water, too little water etc.... so Ive tried everything. I guess I will try an antifungal next. I just hate the white spots it leaves all over my leaves. 😢

[@wesdassing406]

Will crispy water propagated begonias sprout from the soil?

[@wesdassing406]

I would like to see examples of fungus or rot

[@katherynerobinson2887]

What causes the stem to basically shovel by the leaf and droop if it isn’t dry?

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Over watering could do that too. Would check the roots to make sure it looks healthy

[@mayac2266]

I’m about to buy this plan but after watching your video I’m not sure if I will . I have a problem keeping Calathea alive so if this one is easier than the calathea then I would go for it if it is harder than I may just passed

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi Maya, calatheas are easier compared to begonia rex imo. You will save yourself some grief by avoiding them I reckon 🤣

[@mayac2266]

@@MyFellowFoliage I’m afraid it’s too late. Can’t resist how pretty the foliage is. Will see how it goes

[@MyFellowFoliage]

@@mayac2266 good luck! ☺️

[@alisongleason8409]

I interested on humidity for begonia and other plants

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thanks for your request Alison! I'm planning on making a humidity hacks video so stay tuned!

[@volturnianlobster9350]

Do centipedes stop mealy bugs?

[@dianebeckett1697]

I have a question did any Rex Begonias that you have purchase ever die, I have one I don,t think Is going to make it! I purchased about 5

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Hi Diane, yes in fact a couple have. They are tricky which is why I made a video on their care when I figured what works for me. May I ask what's happened with your begonias?

[@dianebeckett1697]

It’s just wilted although I was staying Neen oil on them Mabe to much! 😒

[@dianebeckett1697]

Thank you for this video, I have Rex Beginias, I go through the video to learn different issues! 🤎💐🙂 Thank you so much! I had one die so far!

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Thanks for your lovely comments Diane! These aren't the easiest to care for but they are beautiful indeed!

[@LenovoA-gy7cs]

My GreenRex Begonia Suddenly drop it's Huge Large leaves. So sad .. Suspect it's over watering. Pls Help how to save them..

[@myottemyotte8393]

My bregonia leaves getting less and brown

[@sacredheartofjesuss.b.cinm5731]

I have 2 magolias And the problem I'm having with them is that that the leaves are getting all crispy and/or crispy and fall off one of them already lose all their leave and the other 1 is just Billy hanging on I do not water from above above eye water from underneath and there are sitting on my fish tank So they have a lot of humidity I just got them this summer and I love them But I do not know what you do

[@sacredheartofjesuss.b.cinm5731]

I forgot to say also that I did not report it as yet so I don't know if that is the problem because I get them so late in the summer I want to wait until next summer to is example to report

[@cynthiabercaw3462]

Sorry, what do you fertilize with? 8:38. Thanks. I have just purchased an escargot and noticed and noticed all the tubers. I was able to separate two plants from one pot.

[@MyFellowFoliage]

I fertilised with organic worm wee ! Love it when we can propagate plants easily!

[@cynthiabercaw3462]

@@MyFellowFoliage Oh okay, me too! We just call it "worm castings." I use it on all my house plants. Love your channel. I am a new sub. Thanks!

[@jenninui]

@@cynthiabercaw3462 I think is called "worm tea".

[@cynthiabercaw3462]

@@jenninui Clever! :-)

[@maccoll3644]

Glad I checked this point. I thought she had said, 'warm wee'! 🤣🤣🤣

[@dominique_black]

wait.. you said you fertilize with warm pee? so just sub water for pee occasionally?>?? (i'm new to begonias)

[@patriciacurboytemperlyedle2856]

We’re can you buy these begonia’s?

[@iliyanacherneva547]

I bought mine overwatered and it is dying. Should I repot it?

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Oh no I'm so sorry to hear! If it's overwatered, you can try repotting it into fresh soil or put it in a spot that is warmer/gets higher light so it uses the water up quicker. Alternatively I heard some people stick a sponge or something similar in the soil to soak up some moisture.

[@leefelicia2589]

My begonia I put on balcony not direct sunlight. I notice my balconies leave. N stamp all fall down. 😮😮😮

[@apnigaddi7594]

Humidity hack plz .....

[@xmicHELLex1818]

Need humidity hack video heeeelllpppp

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Omygosh yes this is still on my to film list!

[@neliasacayanan3573]

‘Warm pee’ as fertilizer, do you dilute it in water?

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Worm pee! Haha not warm pee. 😂😂 yes it's diluted in water

[@neliasacayanan3573]

@@MyFellowFoliage hahaha, thanks I only know of ‘worm castings’ or vermicast. Is it the same?

[@velerialangbehn6088]

Urine or pee is full of nitrogen. If you drink a lot of water yourself and do a 50/50 water to urine, it shouldn't smell. Urine is good for a lot of plants. Will also keep critters out of your garden if you pour around the exterior undiluted. Tell your hubby to go pee around your garden. 🤣 The will think you lost your mind.🤣🤣🤣 But it works!

[@chanserena1430]

Yes I rmb my late grand used to water her plot of vegetables with urine 😅

[@granlex]

Hello… Wanted to tell you that the video is pretty good but I have a question. There are a lot of people that like to bottom water their plants like you they say in order to avoid wetting the leaves and stems. What happens in nature when they do not get bottom watered? These plants are from tropical forest where is constantly raining in high humidity and the leaves are wet. Thank you

[@ONEFREESPIRITED1]

I’ve always wondered that too!

[@granlex]

@@ONEFREESPIRITED1 Notice how I wrote this 3 months ago and no response from them.... lol

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Sorry about that delayed response, I have a tonne of comments to go through and sometimes don't get notified especially for my older videos. In nature, there is sufficient airflow for the water to evaporate naturally so they don't sit in the water for too long. Otherwise, the leaves will also rot. Hope that helps!

[@granlex]

@@MyFellowFoliage So this will only apply to indoor plants

[@ashokdhar5439]

How to purchase rex begonia from you

[@leinat.lessard8491]

Your begonia rex collection link isn't working...

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Oh no! Thanks for letting me know. I'll look into it 🙏🏻

[@terryharris6704]

Dropping leaves!?

[@junglebook9782]

Beautiful you

[@Dave-if5qj]

Every home is different environment and i find you sometimes have to Improvise a bit

[@michelledevereux1905]

Wax plant care

[@MyFellowFoliage]

Yes thank you! I'll add that to the list 💕 Any specific wax plants?

[@popo7718]

You didn’t cover begonias in a paludarium with aqua soil lava rock and coarse sand mix

[@Daisy.florina]

why the red leaves edges turns brown and not crispy?

[@MyFellowFoliage]

If they turn brown rather than crispy it's usually a sign of fungal issues in my experience...

[@Daisy.florina]

How do you treat it?

[@MyFellowFoliage]

I suggest to use an anti-fungal treatment, give it good air flow and make sure the leaves don't rub against each other as they grow

[@StephenIsaacson-fe2qm]

Worm pee😮