Begonia rex ‘Cumbia’

About This Product

Species Name: Begonia rex ‘Cumbia’

Common name(s): Painted Leaf Begonia, King Begonia

Defining Characteristics:

Variable leaf colors, a base silver-green that is often lightly shaded with various colors throughout
Dark intricate veining throughout each leaf
Need regular and consistent care but a rewarding species to grow

Recommended Pot Size: Medium

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement:60-90°F

Humidity: Dry (0-30%) Moderate (30-70%) Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Water once the top inch of soil becomes dry. Be cautious not to overwater.

Lighting: Full Shade Partial Shade Full Sun

Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here.

Growth rate: Moderate

Height: 10-30”

Origin: Tropics and subtropics globally

Regional locality: Rocky, forested valleys and slopes

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Aquatic	Temperate
Frogs & Toads Lizards & turtles Aquatic Set-ups	Frogs & Toads Lizards & turtles Snakes Geckos Temperate Vivariums
Tropical	Desert
Frogs & Toads ✔ Lizards & turtles Snakes ✔ Geckos ✔ Tropical Vivariums ✔	Toads Lizards and tortoises Geckos Desert Vivariums

Care Notes: Well-draining soil is necessary for this plant to thrive. Consistently wet soil will cause the roots to rot. Prefers higher humidity levels. Gets droopy if left unwatered for too long, moderate watering once noticed should correct this issue. Prune back older leaves during the growing season.

*Begonias are toxic to both humans and pets as all parts of the plant contain calcium oxalate crystals. We deem this plant safe for use with the above animals, but the more risk-averse may wish to avoid it. For more information please visits the ASPCA list of Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

Shipping Notes:

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.

Shipping

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Import/export restrictions on this product require that it can only be shipped to destinations within the United States.

Restrictions on this product that prohibit shipping to the following states: HI.

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If shipped Two Day, the temperature experienced during shipping must remain between -20 and 120 °F.
If shipped Ground, the temperature experienced during shipping must remain between 20 and 85 °F.

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