Begonia Rex Care Tips | 9 Things You Should Know!

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  • @MyFellowFoliage
    @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому +10

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

  • @d_d_d_d_
    @d_d_d_d_ Рік тому +17

    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 😭

  • @rungraweenavicharern2146
    @rungraweenavicharern2146 2 місяці тому +1

    I am a collector begonia and learning to plant and propagate them. This VDO is useful to me.

  • @katiecoleman351
    @katiecoleman351 9 місяців тому +2

    Yessss tips on humidity pleaseee

  • @smallfaucet
    @smallfaucet 2 роки тому +11

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

  • @inahowe8652
    @inahowe8652 29 днів тому

    Thanks! Bought my 1st Rex and appreciated all the info. Very helpfiul!

  • @mr88jmr88
    @mr88jmr88 2 роки тому +6

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

  • @skyangelthefan
    @skyangelthefan 3 роки тому +7

    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
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому +2

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

    • @skyangelthefan
      @skyangelthefan 3 роки тому +1

      @@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
      @chrissyttrs Рік тому

      How did your begonias favor?

  • @JohnDHair
    @JohnDHair 3 роки тому +6

    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
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому +1

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

  • @Utotoshka
    @Utotoshka Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @barbarajustice9499
    @barbarajustice9499 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @morsecodereviews1553
    @morsecodereviews1553 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @Noahdusk
    @Noahdusk 3 роки тому +2

    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 !!

  • @vasilikivotsika9305
    @vasilikivotsika9305 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @rosslynmajormajor6837
    @rosslynmajormajor6837 2 роки тому

    EXCELLENT ADVICE THE BEST DIRECT COMMENTS IVE SEEN THANK YOU ROSSLYN

  • @Cyrilmc222004
    @Cyrilmc222004 7 місяців тому +1

    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.

  • @dianebeckett1697
    @dianebeckett1697 3 роки тому +14

    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
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому +1

      That's great, thanks for sharing! 😊

    • @kona702
      @kona702 Рік тому

      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.

  • @jessofthejungle
    @jessofthejungle 3 місяці тому

    Love this plant 💚 my first begonia was the red salsa.

  • @mrscotchguy
    @mrscotchguy 5 місяців тому

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

  • @JaredCaraway
    @JaredCaraway 2 роки тому +4

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

  • @anyhowsay8659
    @anyhowsay8659 3 роки тому +6

    Pls do a humidity video 👏 👏 thank you for sharing

    • @MyFellowFoliage
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому +1

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

    • @javiervm332
      @javiervm332 3 роки тому

      @@MyFellowFoliage please do

  • @GenRN
    @GenRN Рік тому

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

  • @jessramos1076
    @jessramos1076 Рік тому

    Yes a humidity video!

  • @anyhowsay8659
    @anyhowsay8659 3 роки тому +3

    Very clear, informative and well done video

  • @maccoll3644
    @maccoll3644 2 роки тому

    Very useful with lots of specific information. Thank you!

  • @1628Scarlet
    @1628Scarlet Рік тому +1

    Wonderful video! Thank you very much! 👏🥰👍

  • @Sam-ul4zq
    @Sam-ul4zq 3 роки тому +2

    Such a thorough video, thank you

  • @dianebeckett1697
    @dianebeckett1697 3 роки тому +1

    I love this plant & plants so much!!!

  • @GraftingTactick
    @GraftingTactick 3 роки тому +1

    Isn't that just looks beautiful 💕

  • @Doris-y5v
    @Doris-y5v 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @raymondtheriault6253
    @raymondtheriault6253 6 місяців тому

    You are vert good and very interessing. Bravo

  • @dianebeckett1697
    @dianebeckett1697 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @rox-13
    @rox-13 2 роки тому

    I love everything about your video. Thanx!!

  • @dianebeckett1697
    @dianebeckett1697 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this video! Very helpful.

  • @kenyong1002
    @kenyong1002 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @MyFellowFoliage
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому

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

  • @theleakingpot
    @theleakingpot Рік тому

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

  • @dianebeckett1697
    @dianebeckett1697 3 роки тому +2

    Love Rex Begonias! 💙

  • @javiervm332
    @javiervm332 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the advice

  • @holmgirl0526
    @holmgirl0526 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks I’m struggling with my begonia Rex

    • @MyFellowFoliage
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому

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

  • @kleakatrah206
    @kleakatrah206 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you!! That was clearly informative!

    • @MyFellowFoliage
      @MyFellowFoliage  2 роки тому

      Glad you found it informative! Thanks for watching :)

  • @odetteazzopardi284
    @odetteazzopardi284 3 роки тому

    Very interesting video i love begonias thks

  • @dianerogers7903
    @dianerogers7903 Рік тому

    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!

  • @Hullo0
    @Hullo0 3 роки тому +6

    They finicky!
    Great video again, cool sound effect

  • @sujathananaiah3048
    @sujathananaiah3048 Рік тому

    Very Very helpful thank u 🙏

  • @vincentjones4362
    @vincentjones4362 Рік тому +1

    I just brought one amazing

  • @moonflower1433
    @moonflower1433 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @MyFellowFoliage
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому

      Great to hear, hope the tips help you!

    • @Perky819
      @Perky819 Рік тому

      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. 😢😮.

  • @shahinrezakhan
    @shahinrezakhan 2 роки тому

    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 ?

  • @whateverspeakstome8192
    @whateverspeakstome8192 2 роки тому +1

    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?

  • @terryharris6704
    @terryharris6704 6 місяців тому

    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?

  • @alisongleason8409
    @alisongleason8409 3 роки тому +2

    I interested on humidity for begonia and other plants

    • @MyFellowFoliage
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому

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

  • @mayac2266
    @mayac2266 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @allisfaith
    @allisfaith 5 місяців тому

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

  • @PaulaMantle
    @PaulaMantle 6 місяців тому

    Very helpfull

  • @masonakamara7556
    @masonakamara7556 3 роки тому +2

    “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
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому

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

  • @GisellVe
    @GisellVe 3 роки тому +1

    What's the best food and pots for begonias

  • @violettelafferty1705
    @violettelafferty1705 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @asrotties
    @asrotties 10 місяців тому

    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
    @terryharris6704 6 місяців тому

    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

  • @kona702
    @kona702 Рік тому

    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. 😢

  • @Britz1393
    @Britz1393 2 роки тому +1

    Do begonia rex do well in a self watering pot?

  • @mr88jmr88
    @mr88jmr88 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @MyFellowFoliage
      @MyFellowFoliage  2 роки тому

      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.

  • @granlex
    @granlex 3 роки тому +2

    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
      @ONEFREESPIRITED1 2 роки тому +1

      I’ve always wondered that too!

    • @granlex
      @granlex 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @MyFellowFoliage
      @MyFellowFoliage  2 роки тому +1

      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
      @granlex 2 роки тому

      @@MyFellowFoliage So this will only apply to indoor plants

  • @dianebeckett1697
    @dianebeckett1697 3 роки тому +2

    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
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому

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

  • @Deborah78681
    @Deborah78681 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @mayac2266
    @mayac2266 3 роки тому +1

    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
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому +1

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

    • @mayac2266
      @mayac2266 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @MyFellowFoliage
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому

      @@mayac2266 good luck! ☺️

  • @ifossilch3882
    @ifossilch3882 2 роки тому

    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

  • @vanschermerhorn7167
    @vanschermerhorn7167 2 роки тому

    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 .

  • @wesdassing406
    @wesdassing406 2 роки тому

    I would like to see examples of fungus or rot

  • @zitaaranyossy2422
    @zitaaranyossy2422 2 роки тому

    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 😙

  • @pamtrent2561
    @pamtrent2561 4 місяці тому

    What is the temperature it can handle in summer

  • @zackstertwart3340
    @zackstertwart3340 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @goctalis3064
    @goctalis3064 9 місяців тому

    💚

  • @volturnianlobster9350
    @volturnianlobster9350 10 місяців тому

    Do centipedes stop mealy bugs?

  • @keyahsblair
    @keyahsblair 9 місяців тому

    BTI and Diatomaceous earth for any and all pests

  • @wesdassing406
    @wesdassing406 2 роки тому

    Will crispy water propagated begonias sprout from the soil?

  • @cynthiabercaw3462
    @cynthiabercaw3462 2 роки тому +1

    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
      @MyFellowFoliage  2 роки тому +1

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

    • @cynthiabercaw3462
      @cynthiabercaw3462 2 роки тому +1

      @@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
      @jenninui 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @cynthiabercaw3462
      @cynthiabercaw3462 2 роки тому

      @@jenninui Clever! :-)

    • @maccoll3644
      @maccoll3644 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @dianebeckett1697
    @dianebeckett1697 3 роки тому +1

    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
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому

      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
      @dianebeckett1697 3 роки тому

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

  • @myottemyotte8393
    @myottemyotte8393 3 роки тому +2

    My bregonia leaves getting less and brown

  • @katherynerobinson2887
    @katherynerobinson2887 3 роки тому

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

    • @MyFellowFoliage
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому

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

  • @LenovoA-gy7cs
    @LenovoA-gy7cs 2 роки тому

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

  • @dominique_black
    @dominique_black 4 місяці тому

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

  • @iliyanacherneva547
    @iliyanacherneva547 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @MyFellowFoliage
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому +1

      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
    @leefelicia2589 Рік тому

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

  • @sacredheartofjesuss.b.cinm5731
    @sacredheartofjesuss.b.cinm5731 3 роки тому

    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
      @sacredheartofjesuss.b.cinm5731 3 роки тому

      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

  • @patriciacurboytemperlyedle2856

    We’re can you buy these begonia’s?

  • @apnigaddi7594
    @apnigaddi7594 2 роки тому

    Humidity hack plz .....

  • @xmicHELLex1818
    @xmicHELLex1818 2 роки тому +1

    Need humidity hack video heeeelllpppp

  • @neliasacayanan3573
    @neliasacayanan3573 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @MyFellowFoliage
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому +1

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

    • @neliasacayanan3573
      @neliasacayanan3573 3 роки тому

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

    • @velerialangbehn6088
      @velerialangbehn6088 2 роки тому

      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
      @chanserena1430 Рік тому

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

  • @ashokdhar5439
    @ashokdhar5439 2 роки тому

    How to purchase rex begonia from you

  • @leinat.lessard8491
    @leinat.lessard8491 Рік тому

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

    • @MyFellowFoliage
      @MyFellowFoliage  Рік тому

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

  • @CarolMonroe-i5k
    @CarolMonroe-i5k Місяць тому

    You probably saw this , but I thought it was interesting

  • @Doris-y5v
    @Doris-y5v 3 роки тому +2

    why the red leaves edges turns brown and not crispy?

    • @MyFellowFoliage
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому +1

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

    • @Doris-y5v
      @Doris-y5v 3 роки тому

      How do you treat it?

    • @MyFellowFoliage
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому +1

      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

  • @terryharris6704
    @terryharris6704 6 місяців тому

    Dropping leaves!?

  • @popo7718
    @popo7718 Рік тому

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

  • @junglebook9782
    @junglebook9782 Рік тому

    Beautiful you

  • @Dave-if5qj
    @Dave-if5qj 10 місяців тому

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

  • @michelledevereux1905
    @michelledevereux1905 3 роки тому +1

    Wax plant care

    • @MyFellowFoliage
      @MyFellowFoliage  3 роки тому

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

  • @StephenIsaacson-fe2qm
    @StephenIsaacson-fe2qm Рік тому

    Worm pee😮