Begonia rex-cultorum

Owned by AJ Alpert (@lemonlime).

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Notes

Initial cold damage. Fungal damage, root rot? Needs repotting and major TLC.

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
rex begonia
Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Species

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Houseplant
Growing Medium
Potting mix
Pot Size
4”
Growth Habit
Shrub / Bush

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Health Status
Dead 💀
Propagation Method
Cutting

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Acquisition Source
Fern Houseplants
Date Acquired
Jan 12, 2026
Acquisition Price
$12.5
Natural Habitat Location
Tropical rainforests

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Growing Area
Terrarium
Added Details
Initial cold damage. Fungal damage, root rot? Needs repotting and major TLC.

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Begonia

rex-cultorum

Common Namerex begonia
Hybrid/Species/UnknownSpecies

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Houseplant
Growth Habit
Shrub / Bush
Growing MediumPotting mix
Pot Size4”

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Health Status
Dead 💀
Propagation Method
Cutting

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Date Acquired
Jan 12, 2026
Acquisition Price
$12.5
Acquisition SourceFern Houseplants
Natural Habitat LocationTropical rainforests

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Growing AreaTerrarium

Added Details

Initial cold damage. Fungal damage, root rot? Needs repotting and major TLC.

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