tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post8311687315432546665..comments2024-03-08T21:41:43.362-08:00Comments on The Outlaw Gardener: Rex Begonia 'Curly Fireflush' is my Favorite Plant...This Weekoutlawgardenerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-78563496149431388802014-04-21T07:41:20.581-07:002014-04-21T07:41:20.581-07:00I'm no expert on rex begonias (or any plants, ...I'm no expert on rex begonias (or any plants, really) but they do like water and will wilt to let you know that they're too dry. Probably best not to let it get to that point too often but water after the soil becomes dry to the touch. Standard potted plant care. Don't let the roots sit in water for more than an hour, good drainage, etc. Maybe the tender leaves responded poorly to being cleaned with a paper towel. A gentle shower of water will often yield the same result. Now would be a good time to feed your plant as we have more light and heat to spur growth. All you can do is cut off the dead parts and hope for the best. It should come back with no problem as I've sometimes left one outside by mistake during the winter and if it's a particularly mild season, the plant comes back in the spring. You might consider putting your begonia outside after all danger of frost has passed and your nights stay above 50 degrees. Start slowly - deep shade, cloudy day, and over a week or two slowly move it to a dappled shade position. Here's a helpful site: http://gardening.about.com/od/specifichouseplants/p/Re-Begonias.htm<br /><br />outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-69920985055301833832014-04-20T19:11:39.711-07:002014-04-20T19:11:39.711-07:00My Fireflush was absolutely lush and lovely until ...My Fireflush was absolutely lush and lovely until I cleaned each leaf with a damp paper towel. My handyman had sanded the ceiling and my plant was dusty. It began to die off and wilt. I don't know what to do now! There are still a few leaves left but things are not good. The soil seems bone dry, but I have tried a bit of water with no improvement. Should I water through? Fertilize? Help! Hate to lose this plant as my dear late friend gave me the original cutting and it rooted beautifully. Sniff, Sniff. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-84579782060384212072014-04-07T21:09:14.366-07:002014-04-07T21:09:14.366-07:00They might be a touch more demanding than the Ange...They might be a touch more demanding than the Angelwings but not by much. If they are too dry for too long, they'll let you know by wilting in a fairly dramatic way and looking like you've killed them for sure this time. A little water and they'll pick themselves up and look as good as before.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-76031691750464429172014-04-07T16:08:58.207-07:002014-04-07T16:08:58.207-07:00If they do well in sheer neglect like my Angelwing...If they do well in sheer neglect like my Angelwing Begonias, I could try one. The Angelwings are also very easy to root in water, then don't seem to mind sitting around in the glass afterward for a long time. I've seen and admired the snail-like spiral of the leaves before, they are very tempting... Love that fuzz!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773149110503024929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-3593358170629055302014-04-06T00:47:22.574-07:002014-04-06T00:47:22.574-07:00You know how fickle we all are, next week It'l...You know how fickle we all are, next week It'll be some other leafy lovely!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-30865306655804763162014-04-06T00:46:17.149-07:002014-04-06T00:46:17.149-07:00I'm glad you like it, Nadezda. It makes me ha...I'm glad you like it, Nadezda. It makes me happy when I pass by it.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-14876967505833703402014-04-06T00:45:10.712-07:002014-04-06T00:45:10.712-07:00If you find a place first, you deprive yourself of...If you find a place first, you deprive yourself of creating a pot ghetto that sprawls out and covers your patio and all of your outside furniture, the lawn, walkways, blank spots in beds, etc. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-39611965080231025832014-04-05T16:29:53.019-07:002014-04-05T16:29:53.019-07:00So many things to love about this begonia...I can ...So many things to love about this begonia...I can see why it gets first place in your heart (this week, anyway).rickihttp://bannersbyricki.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-18145817941411680542014-04-04T00:53:35.181-07:002014-04-04T00:53:35.181-07:00Lovely begonia, it's really fireflush, Peter! ...Lovely begonia, it's really fireflush, Peter! The leaves are bright with red edges, very decorative.Nadezdahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159291982383302922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-83306930576428211792014-04-03T19:51:05.560-07:002014-04-03T19:51:05.560-07:00I love the Rex begonias but none moved with us to ...I love the Rex begonias but none moved with us to our current house. Now I think it's time to hunt one (or more) down, although I suppose I should find a place to put it (or them) 1st.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-30800689460827507502014-04-03T15:53:25.406-07:002014-04-03T15:53:25.406-07:00It's exciting to discover a new-to-you plant. ...It's exciting to discover a new-to-you plant. This one's been around since 1940 and this is the first time I've seen one. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-91991427030361663372014-04-03T15:49:33.810-07:002014-04-03T15:49:33.810-07:00They're an easy group of plants to love!They're an easy group of plants to love!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-64579443613582691282014-04-03T15:48:22.565-07:002014-04-03T15:48:22.565-07:00I have a soft spot for furry plants too!I have a soft spot for furry plants too!outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-9392528044120982822014-04-03T15:47:57.694-07:002014-04-03T15:47:57.694-07:00I'm not sure how many begonias I have. Just g...I'm not sure how many begonias I have. Just got a few more tubers at the store because they were on sale and each year I forget and leave some outside. Maybe sometime I should do a begonia report. outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-42593549655354501352014-04-03T14:19:24.171-07:002014-04-03T14:19:24.171-07:00Looks like another score for you! Very nice. The r...Looks like another score for you! Very nice. The redness is definitely an alluring attribute. GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-2864937021462993342014-04-03T13:05:44.622-07:002014-04-03T13:05:44.622-07:00Love it Peter! A fine example on why it's easy...Love it Peter! A fine example on why it's easy to get hooked on begonias!Mark and Gazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427245730390252976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-76832712036115638992014-04-03T11:55:30.830-07:002014-04-03T11:55:30.830-07:00I love it. Begonias are beautiful and I don´t know...I love it. Begonias are beautiful and I don´t know why, I usually love any plant that has furLisa C. D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12172903134507691227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-5789210478459514682014-04-03T08:50:06.383-07:002014-04-03T08:50:06.383-07:00Leaves with red fur, that's fabulous! I wonder...Leaves with red fur, that's fabulous! I wonder, just how many begonias do you have?danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6598416695566325151.post-20633425151349271892014-04-03T07:09:12.958-07:002014-04-03T07:09:12.958-07:00That is a beautiful plant! I'm pretty sure I l...That is a beautiful plant! I'm pretty sure I lost a few Begonias over the winter. Oh well, room for more.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.com