New Rex & A Potting Mix Experiment, Specifically For Rex Begonias

Started working on a solution for keeping some of my Rex Begonias in traditional potting mix.
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[@nathangallimore-king9176]

Amazing video as usual, I am having lots of problems with my Rex begonia the new leaves die before they get a chance to grow and I have tried everything 😭 but on a plus note all my cane and Rhizomatous begonias are doing amazing 🤩 I will take on some of your tips Thank you begonias are the best and there isn’t enough KZbinrs who talk about them keep it up amazing channel 🙌🏼

[@paultheplantparent2702]

You’re awesome!!!! I know….a lot of people do t give enough time to begonias on KZbin. You know, that was the same problem I used to have with my Rex. I figured out the young leaves dying was a root rot issue. That’s what sent me on this crazy journey to find alternatives. Have you tried propagating some leaves off of it? Even sphagnum moss has worked better than many soil types for me. Maybe you can repot it and clean off as much soil as you can. Indoor plant potting medium with a lot of added perlite has saved some of my Rex. Let me know if I can help in any way. 😃. Thank you so much for watching and for your awesome comment. 🪴

[@nathangallimore-king9176]

@@paultheplantparent2702 Thank you for your reply, I have about 18 Rex types and I am really struggling with all of them there is only 2 that seem to but really taking off, I have tried waiting for them to droop slightly in between waterings I even tried them in Pon and that was a no no for me. Hopefully I can make them happy soon because I don’t think some of them will last much longer 😢 I will keep watching your videos for any tips and hopefully I can make them bounce back 🤞🏼

[@paultheplantparent2702]

@@nathangallimore-king9176 I hope they bounce back. They’re such awesome plants. I wonder why this is happening. What’s the temperature and humidity where you keep them?

[@aida087]

Hi Paul, thank you for sharing!! GORGEOUS Begonias btw!! I have two small Rex begonias in soil and I've found that you're right, they do very well in smaller plastic pots, and I also have mines in my indoor greenhouse!! I plan to propagate one and try growing it near my window and also in water!!😊🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@paultheplantparent2702]

Sounds like fun!!!! Let me know how it goes when the time comes. 😃

[@LuigiWorld0039]

My begonia Rex starting to have crispy edges but the soil is still slightly moist and not too dry. Any tips?

[@paultheplantparent2702]

Hello. That usually happens when there’s low humidity in the air. If you can increase the humidity in the area, that usually helps with crispy edges.

[@vanschermerhorn7167]

Can you use wiking for watering or use your system of water going through the soil ?

[@paultheplantparent2702]

You can. Just need to make sure the soil doesn’t stay too wet so root rot doesn’t set in. Soil has a lot of pathogens that can cause rot if left too wet all the time.

[@lavenderpurp6610]

6:14 whats the substrate in that bowl?

[@paultheplantparent2702]

That’s acrylic yarn. 😃👍🏼