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Yellow Leaves in Begonia Rex
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Rex Begonias are grown for their spectacular foliage in swirling patterns of silver, purple, green, and red
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Begonia Rex care requirements
These care conditions are most relevant to yellow leaves in Begonia Rex. Check each one as a potential cause.
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Light
Bright indirect light.
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Water
Every 1–2 weeks; allow top inch to dry.
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Fertiliser
Every 2 weeks in growing season.
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Symptoms to look for in Begonia Rex
- fiber_manual_recordPale green turning yellow
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing starting from lower leaves
- fiber_manual_recordInterveinal yellowing
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Common causes in Begonia Rex
- fiber_manual_recordOverwatering
- fiber_manual_recordUnderwatering
- fiber_manual_recordNutrient deficiency
- fiber_manual_recordLow light
- fiber_manual_recordRoot rot
- fiber_manual_recordPests
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How to diagnose yellow leaves in Begonia Rex
Check soil moisture first. Wet soil + yellow lower leaves = overwatering. Dry soil = underwatering. Yellowing between veins = nutrient deficiency.
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How to treat yellow leaves in Begonia Rex
Adjust watering schedule. Feed with balanced fertiliser. Check for pests.
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Preventing yellow leaves in Begonia Rex
Water only when top 2 inches of soil are dry. Feed during growing season. Provide adequate light.