Begonia rex-cultorum 'Maui Mist'
These herbaceous perennials provide stunning colour displays
with a myraid of shapes, colours and patterns. Leaves may be asymmetric, ovate, cordate and palmately lobed,
with spots, stripes swirls, and streaks of colours that are vibrant with a metallic sheen.
The Maui Mist has striking pink-purple and silver-toned leaves
with deep blackish green edges.
| Care Instructions |
| Light |
Medium-light areas: 75 ft-c to 200 ft-c for maintenance | High-light areas: Over 200 ft-c, but not direct sun for vigorous growth
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| Humidity |
25% to 49%
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| Water |
Refill the water reservoir when it is empty.
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| Nutrition & Fertilisers |
23-19-14 or Balanced Control-Released Fertiliser every 3 months. Liquid Foliage Spray every 2 weeks during active growth period between Mar - July.
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| Potting & Growth Medium |
Well-draining Soil for Foliage Plants
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| Environment |
Ideal Temperature Range 18 - 24°C |
| Special Note |
Contains soluble calcium oxalates toxic to dogs and cats | Symptoms: vomiting, salivation in dogs and cats. Most toxic part is underground.
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