Basic Information about your Begonia
Scientific name: Begonia rex ‘Soli-Mutata’
Common names: Soli-Mutata Rex Begonia
Plant type: Tropical perennial ornamental plant
Family: Begoniaceae
Native range: Hybrid cultivar (derived from Begonia rex species native to India and surrounding tropical regions)
Natural habitat: Cultivated plant; parent species naturally grow in shaded, humid forest understories
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Fun fact: Begonia Rex ‘Soli-Mutata’ is admired for its large, asymmetrically patterned leaves with shades of green, silver, and burgundy, creating a dramatic “mutated” look that makes each leaf unique
How to care for your Soli-Mutata Rex Begonia
It likes bright indirect light. It can tolerate lower light conditions.
WATER
This Begonia needs soil moist, and water when it's 50% dry.
HUMIDITY
Your Begonia needs 70%+ humidity.
TEMPERATURE
Your Begonia does well in temperatures between 70-90 degrees.
FOOD
It likes to be fed monthly or every other month with some general indoor plant fertilizer.
PET- FRIENDLYNESS
It's harmful to pets if ingested.
Additional Tips*
Use a well-draining substrate, such as a mixture of coconut fiber, perlite, pine bark, and activated charcoal. This ensures good aeration and prevents excess humidity.
The acclimation process takes a toll on begonias, so if they drop a few leaves, don't worry it will spring back in no time
This plant will benefit from garden stakes. When it reaches to maturity it becomes top heavy and could potentially break