{"product_id":"begonia-rex-hugh-mclauchlan","title":"Begonia rex 'Hugh McLauchlan'","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis shimmering, shining cultivar of Rex Begonia is a colourful and stylish addition to any plant collection. The deep emerald of its leaves is overlaid with shimmering silver and highlighted by a blush of shining cerise, particularly visible on new growth. Shades of green, red and shining silver are not the only attraction with this foliage - its rounded, almost heart-like shape is a bubbly addition to your home. Growing best in bright but indirect light, your Begonia will appreciate above-average humidity - but doesn't want soggy leaves, so take care when watering! Look after it well and it will grow and flourish into a beautiful, shimmering foliage plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eBegonia rex\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Hugh McLauchlan’ (Begon's king plant, cultivar: Hugh McLauchlan)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSynonyms: \u003cem\u003ePlatycentrum rex, Begonia amabilis, Begonia dominiana, Begonia marginata, Begonia picturata.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThis cultivar was named after \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHugh McLauchlan\u003c\/span\u003e, a Scottish horticulturist known for his work in plant breeding and horticultural writing. The name if often misspelt as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e‘McLaughlan’\u003c\/span\u003e due to the similarity in pronunciation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eB. rex\u003c\/em\u003e was first described in 1857 and still has the same name it was given then.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHugh McLauchlan Begonia, King Begonia, Painted Leaf Begonia, Fancy-Leaf Begonia\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe species \u003cem\u003eB. rex \u003c\/em\u003eis native to Myanmar, Assam and East Himalaya.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYour Begonia will like bright, indirect light but can cope with some shade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBegonias will love their soil to be consistently moist, but not soggy - so make sure your plant isn't sat in a puddle. Water when the top of the soil feels dry, and remember to water less in winter. Take care not to wet the leaves when watering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGrow in above-average humidity if possible; a well-used kitchen is ideal. Make sure there is some airflow around the plant to keep its leaves from getting too damp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlant in fast draining, but moisture retentive soil. A mix with added coir or bark, or one designed for Syngoniums, would be ideal. Repot once the plant and roots are crowding the pot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed 3-4 times throughout the growing season (usually May- September). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLikes warmer temperatures above 20°C - don't keep somewhere where temperatures drop below 13°C in winter. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater directly into the soil, or bottom-water - these Begonias don't like getting their leaves wet. Because of this we also wouldn't recommend misting here as it will leave the leaves too damp.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"6cm","offer_id":43990324609277,"sku":"5887974213271","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"12cm","offer_id":43990324642045,"sku":"7887974213271","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/begonia-rex-hugh-mclauchlan-583917.jpg?v=1688261251","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/begonia-rex-hugh-mclauchlan","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}