Begonia 'Black Magic

Rex begonias are all about their fabulous foliage, and 'Black Magic' is a real eye-catcher with its almost black, glossy angel-wing shaped leaves. The upright profile of this begonia shows off the red undersides of the leaves nicely, adding a dramatic touch to this evergreen house plant. While it can live happily in the outdoor summer shade garden, 'Black Magic' will not survive colder temps, so consider growing it year-round indoors as the "thriller" in mixed planters or in a pot of its own. If this specimen likes its environment enough to bloom, that could happen anytime during the winter into spring. Give 'Black Magic' lots of indirect light, water thoroughly when the surface soil is dry, and up the humidity for the best looking specimen. FYI, begonias don't do well with misting, so in order to up the humidity, consider investing in an electric humidifier or placing the begonia's pot in a pebble-filled saucer with water halfway up the pebbles.

Common Name: Rex Begonia

Mature Size: Up to 12 inches tall and wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Optimum Temperature:

• 60° F
• 65° F
• 70° F
• 75° F
• 80° F

Characteristics: Houseplant, NOT pet-friendly

Light: Well-lit room, no direct sun. May be grown outdoors in the summer shade garden.

Water Requirements: Water thoroughly when surface soil is dry

Foliage Color: Green

Bloom Color: Pink

Bloom Time: Summer

Structure: Upright

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.