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BEGONIA MACULATA
Begonia Rex come in a huge variety of leaf patterns colours and leaf textures. From dramatic leaf colours, metallic sheens and furry stems there will be a cultivar for everyone.
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WATER
Allow the top 5cm of soil to dry out before watering. They should not be allowed to dry out completely but are susceptible to rot if over watered.
LIGHT
Bright indirect light is perfect for Begonia Rex. Direct light onto the
leaves will burn them.
FERTILISING
Feed once a month with diluted houseplant fertiliser during the Spring and Summer.
SOIL
Calathea like a soil that drains well so that the delicate roots don't become too waterlogged but one that also retains moisture to mimic the damp rainforest floor conditions that they are
native to. Visit our soil bar for coco coir and vermiculite to add to a standard soil mix.
TEMPERATURE
Calathea are fine in standard household temperatures, but it is best not to let them get below 15C.
HUMIDITY
All Calathea love humidity and the Lancifolia are no exception. Use a humidifier or a pebble tray to achieve this. Grouping plants together also helps with increasing humidity.
TOXICITY
Calathea are considered non toxic to humans and animals.
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