Description

Begonia rex painted leaf, alternately known as the King begonia, is a striking bushy and rare species that features large, cupped ovulate leaves of metallic green and pink/purple hues which are streaked dramatically with lightning forks of dark green along the leaf veins.

Growth Spread	30-40 cm
Growth Height	30-40 cm
Water Requirements	Keep moist, but avoid over-watering.
Frost Sensitive	Yes
Flowering Period	Not grown for flowers.
Light Requirements	Bright indirect sun to full shade.
Soil Requirements	Well drained compost rich soil. Prefer slightly Acidic soil with ph5.7-6.2.