Begonia Red Kiss – High-Contrast Metallic Red Rex Begonia

Begonia ‘Red Kiss’ – High-Contrast Metallic Red Rex Begonia

A seriously dramatic Rex begonia with intense metallic red foliage framed by deep burgundy-black margins and a dark central spiral. ‘Red Kiss’ practically glows in the right light, with its shimmering leaves shifting between scarlet, ruby and deep wine tones.

Compact and exceptionally colorful, this is an easy way to bring bold foliage into a bright indoor collection, terrarium-style display or mixed begonia grouping. Like most Rex begonias, it appreciates good humidity and an airy potting mix, but dislikes sitting wet.

Light: Bright, indirect light
Water: Allow the upper layer of soil to begin drying between waterings
Humidity: Moderate to high
Growth: Compact, rhizomatous
Difficulty: Easy to intermediate
Collector appeal: Brilliant metallic red foliage with near-black contrast

One of those begonias that barely looks real.