B. ‘Jurassic series 1’

Jurassic Rex Begonias offer a new take on a classic plant! Jurassics have been selected with excellent vigor, which help the varieties to fill out a 6" container. The vigor also helps the Jurassics to finish faster than most other rex begonias currently on the market. And last, the Jurassic varieties were selected to finish uniformly. The Jurassic Rex Begonias all have bold patterns and make a perfect addition to any indoor program or shade container program!

• Classification: Cultivar
• Plant Type: Rex Cultorum
• Origin: America, USA
• Originator: Plantsmith Nursery via Ball Ingenuity Co.

Growing Conditions: Light: Bright, indirect light year-round. Because they are not aggressive bloomers, they can tolerate less light than other begonias and will thrive under fluorescent lights. Water: Rex begonias like even water, but hate being overwatered, and they thrive on humidity, but don't like direct misting, which encourages powdery mildew. Temperature: Average to warm (and humid). They cannot tolerate freezing, and some types of Rex begonias go into a dormant period during the fall. Soil: Airy, light, fast-draining soil. Fertilizer: Use liquid fertilizer weekly at quarter strength or biweekly at half strength. Propagation: The vast majority of begonias offered in the trade are hybrids and thus cannot be accurately propagated from seed. Rhizomatous begonias can be easily propagated by rhizome division during repotting, while almost all begonia species will readily sprout from leaf-tip cuttings. A rooting hormone can help the cuttings sprout. Rex begonias can also be propagated by pinning a leaf bright shade