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Jurassic Jr.™ Purple Spec Rex Begonia
Begonia rex-cultorum Jurassic Jr.™ Purple Spec
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 Purple Spec has shimmering mottled foliage artfully including gray, purple, and gentle green hues. It forms mushroom-like shapes when fully developed.
Key Characteristics of your Jurassic Jr.™ Purple Spec Rex Begonia
USDA Zone
Not Hardy
Sunlight
Full Shade / Filtered Light
Size
Mature Height: 16-20″ (40-50cm)
Mature Width: 18-20″ (45-50cm)
Color
Hues of gray, purple,
and gentle green
Growth Habit
Rounded habit with tight foliage
Watering
Allow soil to dry between thorough waterings
Warning
Not for human or animal
consumption
Caring for your Jurassic Jr.™ Purple Spec 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.