Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux



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Begonia rex 'Rondeau' builds broad, heart-shaped leaves in bright lime green, then pushes burgundy through the veins and outer zones so the whole plant feels vivid, fresh, and high contrast. Begonia rex 'Rondeau' does not lean on silver for brightness; instead, it lets the lime base carry the energy and uses burgundy as the counterweight.
The compact rhizomatous habit keeps the foliage low, wide, and easy to display, which suits shelves, cabinets, or grouped foliage pots that need one brighter plant to lift the palette. It is especially effective beside darker begonias, because the green base gives immediate separation without losing ornamental punch.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~25–40% dry
Substrate
Fine but airy • Moisture-buffered • Balanced • Fine
Temperature
Ideal: 18–24 °C • Avoid below: 13 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Rhizomatous clumping herbaceous perennial.
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 30 cm • Max. spread: 40 cm
Toxicity & safety
Toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Begonia rex
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Move outside once nights stay above
15°C
Bring under cover below
10°C
Best outdoors in
Warm summer patio, Sheltered urban spot
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