Periwinkle doesn't just have to be green. These begonias have red leaves and delight viewers with a very special look all year round. How to get the full potential out of this plant.
Which begonias have particularly beautiful red leaves?
The leaf begonia “Red Heart” offers you the most beautiful red leaves. The leaves of this plant are dark red in color and have an attractive heart shape. Since the plant is evergreen, it retains its red leaves even over the winter.
Do all begonias have red leaves?
Leaf patterns and leaf coloring of begonias are strongvariety dependent There are countless variations of the beautiful crooked leaf plant. Both the flower color and the appearance of the leaf surface are quite different. A number of begonias are characterized by red leaves. While some varieties, such as the angel wing begonia, only have a small reddish color, the royal begonia (Begonia rex) is known for its striking red leaves.
What kind of begonia is the king begonia?
The royal begonia is sometimes also referred to asleaf begonia. This name refers to the beautiful color pattern of the leaves of this begonia variety. The leaf begonia or royal begonia is a specific species in the plant family Begoniaceae. There are various cultivars and hybrids of this plant. If you want to purchase a begonia with red leaves, you have quite a wide choice.
How do I promote the red leaf color of the royal begonia?
Place the plant in apartially shadedlocation and keep the begonia in anutrient-rich substrate. Since the he alth of the plant is noticeable in the form of beautiful foliage, you can contribute to the positive appearance of the red leaves of this plant with good begonia care. Watering is part of the care. Keep the soil in the begonia pot slightly moist but avoid waterlogging. Since the rhizome of the leaf begonia spreads in the pot, you should repot the houseplant occasionally.
Where does the begonia with the red leaves come into its own?
Choose abright place without direct sunlight. On the one hand, you will meet the natural needs of the begonia. On the other hand, the red leaves stand out beautifully in the light. A partially shaded location is suitable for the leaf begonia. Or a place where the midday sun cannot reach. The leaf begonia comes from the tropics and can therefore be kept at room temperature. However, you should pay attention to the right level of humidity, especially with houseplant begonias.
Tip
Fertilize begonia properly
A good supply of nutrients is important, especially when kept in a pot. Add some liquid balcony flower fertilizer (€8.00 on Amazon) to the water every two weeks. In this way you avoid drought and depleted substrate in equal measure. The royal begonia will thank you with beautiful red leaves.
