{"product_id":"begonia-rex-merengue-4","title":"Begonia Rex Merengue 4\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegonia Rex ‘Merengue’ 4″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegonia rex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ‘Merengue’ is a seriously showy Rex Begonia with large, ruffled leaves washed in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrosted silver-green, raspberry pink, and deep burgundy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dark branching veins spread across each leaf while irregular pink splashes and mottling give every new leaf a slightly different appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe puckered, heavily textured foliage makes the colors even more dramatic, particularly as the plant fills out. New growth may emerge with stronger pink and burgundy tones before developing more of the characteristic silvery finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompact and wonderfully weird, ‘Merengue’ makes an excellent tabletop plant and absolutely shines in a collection of foliage begonias.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright, indirect light encourages strong coloration and compact growth. Avoid intense direct afternoon sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow the upper layer of the growing mix to begin drying before watering thoroughly. Keep moderately moist but never soggy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Appreciates moderate to high humidity with good airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers warm, stable indoor temperatures around 65–80°F. Protect from cold drafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a light, airy, well-draining mix that retains some moisture without staying saturated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4″ nursery pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor and pattern naturally vary from leaf to leaf — which is half the fun with Rex Begonias.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Accidental Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":50373854495077,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/4775\/4597\/files\/2866CEE5-3663-47F7-8D16-0CDB3BFCEE7D.jpg?v=1790740683","url":"https:\/\/accidentalplantshop.store\/products\/begonia-rex-merengue-4","provider":"The Accidental Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}