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Jurassic Jr.™ Fire Spike Rex Begonia

Begonia rex-cultorum Jurassic Jr.™ Fire Spike

Jurassic Jr.™ Rex Begonias are versatile foliage plants for growing indoors year-round and outdoors in shade areas during warm months. Known for their unusual colors, patterns, and amazing texture that few other foliage plants offer.  These bright, cool foliage plants are an ideal solution for the deepest shade areas of your garden or patio as well as part-shade areas of your balcony or porch that receive indirect sunlight.

Jurassic Jr.™ Rex Begonia Fire Spike has wonderful contrasting purple, pink, gray, green and maroon hues in its foliage, has smaller leaves and forms a fuller habit.

Key Characteristics of your Jurassic Jr.™ Fire Spike Rex Begonia

USDA Zone

Not Hardy

Sunlight

Full Shade / Filtered Light

Size

Mature Height: 14-16″ (35-40cm)
Mature Width: 
18-20″ (45-50cm)

Color

Purple, pink, gray, green
and maroon hues

Growth Habit

Mounded habit with tight upright foliage

Watering

Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings

Warning

Not for human or animal
consumption

Caring for your Jurassic Jr.™ Fire Spike Rex Begonia

  • Perfect for shade or filtered light outdoors and bright light indoors.  Be careful to not place it in direct sunlight, even a few hours will cause leaves to burn and crisp.
  • Water the soil beneath the plants and avoid watering the foliage. Rex Begonias benefit from a regular watering schedule and enjoy humid conditions but also have a great level of drought tolerance.
  • Fertilize monthly following grower’s recommendation.