#rex begonia vine

[deadhead-greenpinky]

Couldn’t say no to this begonia, she had to come home with me. I think this reignited my love for houseplants.

[mandsleanan]

Remember how the pandemic social distancing made everyone go a little nuts?

Animal shelters were emptied, horses fresh off the track were being snatched up sight unseen for thousands of dollars, and state and national parks' traffic has surged to the point that it's harming them.

And then you have the Houseplant Hobby.

The demand for houseplants was already on the rise before COVID-19, and it shot up another 18% during the pandemic. And vendors responded by increasing prices 15%, with plans to continue to do so for at least 2021.

You see this vine? Pretty, isn't it?

Rex begonia vines (Cissus discolor) were always kind of an intermediate-level (Glasshouse Works considers them difficult) houseplant, which is what they are half the year if you live north of Zone 9. None of this has changed, except now more people want them and are willing to pay more.

When I bought my pair of vines back in 2016, they were maybe...eight bucks apiece for a 3" pot? Seven years later, they seem to average about twice that for a plant of the same size, and the 2" is eight bucks. Remember what I said about the price inflation?

While browsing live plants at a reptile expo, (Same one where we picked up Mulberry) one of the vendors had a single cutting on display for....$15. Not a starter. Not a rooted cutting. A string of vine fresh off the plant, for 15 USD.

If that seems like bullshit, it is. Look at Mulberry's stupid face to cleanse your brain:

For clarity, I don't recommend paying for the majority of cuttings, at least not beyond shipping expenses. There's always the chance they'll just fail, especially when you tack on the stress of transport. Buying cuttings is popular on Etsy, where vendors will charge you starter plant prices for each one, in addition to shipping and sometimes handling charges.

Anyway, I was so pissed off at the blatant price-gouging that instead of putting the overwinter clippings in the compost, I'm going to try to propagate them all.

I've never tried to propagate this species. We'll see how they do.

[gkbc-is-starting-a-studyblr]

Going into the last day of spring break...

Monday will be the beginning of a packed April leading up to my last ever AP exams

Here's hoping I'm not too burnt out to get a few days of studying out of myself.

On a lighter note, I've been doing some houseplant upkeep as it is the beginning of growing season and I find cutting up & shuffling around my plants strangely relaxing. Above is a new buddy in the collection! She's a Cissus Javana, also known as a vining rex begonia despite not even being closely related to begonias. Based on a brief Google they're actually part of the Grape family. I made her a growing structure today which I think turned out really well!

[000h-la-la]

Putting together the final touches for our indoor/outdoor garden space. Picked up x2 shelves + x6 planters to match our existing setup. Looking to place them on the opposite back side of the outdoor sofa facing north.

UPDATE: potato vine and rex begonia were out of stock so I ended up using purple queen/wandering jew instead.

[plantsareprettyneat]

plant masterlist

Al: some kind of cactus, very small

Angela: variegated smooth agave

Audy Amaryllis: golden pothos

Avin: jade pothos

Baby: variegated smooth agave

Bay: curly lipstick plant

Beluga: amaryllis (johnson's amaryllis?)

Bill: immature monstera deliciosa

Biscuit: aloe vera

Blue Spring: aloe "black gem"

Bonnie: sedum reflexum "green spruce"

Brunhelda: basket plant, TINY

Bruno: lucky bamboo

Bumble: baby rubberplant

Calamity: phalaenopsis orchid keikis

Casey: pink princess philodendron pup

Cedric: cordyline fruticosa

Cerulean: inch plant (tradescantia zebrina)

Cheese: ZZ plant

Cheezit: hardy elephant's ear (alocasia wentii)

Chespin: snow queen (?) pothos

Christopher: begonia rex

Claude: bird's nest snakeplant

Clyde: sedum something

Cobert: elephant ear colocasia

Cucumber: shamrock plant

Delilah: sweet potato vine

Dino Damage: pixie dixie ivy

Doodlebob: paper plant

Essence: pink princess philodendron

Everglow: echeveria

Everlee: thanksgiving plant

Fan: ficus elastica cutting

Fauna: hardy begonia

Félice: scindapsus "moonlight"

Frog: nerve plant (fittonia albivenis)

Fronds: arrowhead plant

Genevieve: english ivy prop

Goose: bird's nest snakeplant pup

Green: cyclamen

Harper: basket plant

Imogen Speingler: basket plant

Jack: mature arrowhead plant (leaves split into three)

Jasper: coleus "chocolate covered cherry"

Jolene: basket plant

Juicy: prickly pear cactus

The Juminos: jade plant

Junior: jade plant "lemon and lime"

Ladybug: heartleaf philodendron

Leviathan: jade pothos cutting

Lex: coleus "french quarter"

Lincoln: aloe vera

Lulu: peace lily pup

Maple: variegated umbrella plant

Marmoset: baby's tears (soleirolia soleirolii)

Marnie: red-edged dracaena

Marvin: domestic shorthair "gray tabby"

Mercury: cordyline fruticosa prop

Mildred: elephant ear colocasia pup

Minerals: black sweet potato vine

Mumford: feather cactus (mammillaria plumosa)

Mystery Man?: I have no clue, this is literally a seed that was in the potting mix and sprouted in Satin's pot

Oliver: elephant ear colocasia

Oscar: prickly pear cactus

Patricia: green onion

Pearl: hoya wayetti

Peggy: coleus "wasabi"

Peter: spider plant

Petunia: mangrove lily

Peter's seedlings: some wildflower?

Pickle: mature arrowhead plant (leaves split into three and five)

Pineapples Georg: golden pothos and global green pothos

Puffy: purple sweet potato vine

Reginald: heartleaf philodendron "neon"

Rice: tradescantia "purple heart"

Satin: satin pothos

Singapore: syngonium podophyllum "bob allusion"

Spinach: mother of thousands plantlet

Spud: split-leaf philodendron

Susan: monstera adansonii

The terrarium ft. Squidly and Moona the isopods

Toby: tree dracaena

Trevor: aloe "black gem"

Turtles: green shamrock plant

Vegan: chinese evergreen cutting

Velma: asiatic dayplant

Velocity: mistletoe cactus

Velvet: tradescantia "purple heart"

Virgil: string of buttons

Wilbur: spiral croton

Wiggles: hardy alocasia (alocasia wentii)

Wind: red prayer plant

Zinnia: ZZ plant

Delaria Farm: my fiancé's garden

unnamed props:

Archive

Rosie: rosemary, deceased

Olives: purselane I grow annually from last year's seeds; currently waiting for spring to replant

[flowers-and-plants]

Cultivating a Rex Begonia Vine for Striking Indoor Foliage

[chickadeegreen]

my fastest growing baby 🌿

[similarimagery]

Some of my plants. 💕🌿

[sunbadgerplants]

Plant haul 2.17.18

Haworthia cuspidata, Rex Begonia, ‘Berry Allusion’ Arrowhead vine (Syngonium), and......some kind of compact form of Tradescantia zebrina? It was only labeled as “houseplant” and I’ve been unable to find anything about its actual name online. So, I’m just gonna call it Tradescantia zebrina...compacta????

Anyone got any insight?

[greater-than-the-sword]

I love you shade plants I love you plants that are red and purple I love you Japanese Maple I love you ornamental plum I love you coleus I love you rex begonia I love you pieris I love you saxifrage I love you coral bells I love you croton, red cordyline, red astilbe, lobelia, red potato vine, caladia, zebrina, ornamental cabbage etc

[plantanarchy]

Be very proud of me though I was at a greenhouse that had fairly cheap pink princess philodendron and Rex begonia vine and I didn't buy either just to buy them because they do not spark joy

[lycanthology]

Are your plants named at all? I know a lot of people do that

YES! some of them are but sadly the ones with the most fun names died. ive got two arrowhead vines named dante and achilles (get it.. arrow.. achilles.. ha), captain begonia rex, grogu the marimo ball, chiyoh the jade plant (after the hannibal character i couldnt stop thinking ab at the time), jaws the tiger jaw (uninspired) and an unnamed spider plant and burrows tail. honorable mentions to the passed luke ivywalker and peperomia pascal

[zerowasteinitiative]

15 Gorgeous Closed Terrarium Plants That’ll Thrive In High Humidity

1. Friendship Plant (Pilea Involucrata) With textured, green leaves, bronze veins and dark red undersides, the Friendship Plant is a good beginner plant for those new to closed terrariums. It is an easy-care, fast-growing trailing plant that will give your terrarium an extra lush feel. If you’re looking for a more upright species, Moon Valley will add height, but if it is getting too leggy for your liking, just pinch off the growing tips. 2. Watermelon Peperomia (Peperomia Argyreia) A low-growing plant with round, fleshy leaves that look like watermelon skin. Since it is a tropical plant that thrives in humid conditions, it is well-suited to terrarium conditions. The warmth of a closed terrarium is also ideal for Watermelon Peperomias as they don’t do well in cold temperatures. 3. Nerve Plant (Fittonia Albivensis) If you’re a sucker for foliage, Nerve Plants will soon be on the top of your closed terrarium plant wish list. Deep green leaves with white, pink or red veins, make this plant an eye-catching addition to any closed terrarium. Fittonias do bloom but feel free to pinch off any flower spikes as they don’t come close to the beauty of the leaves. 4. Baby Tears (Soleirolia Soleirolii) This delicate plant has tiny round leaves and thin, fragile stems. For its small size, this plant needs a lot of attention – when not planted in a terrarium. The high humidity, warmth and the fact that the plant is shielded from outside forces when in a closed terrarium, will lead to a lush green carpet of tiny leaves. 5. Golden Clubmoss (Selaginella Kraussiana) Golden Clubmoss will add a beautiful texture to your closed terrarium. This plant will quickly form a dense mat of green, with little extra effort from your side. Unless you’re living in the tropics, Golden Clubmoss won’t thrive outside of a closed terrarium. 6. African Violet (Saintpaulia) African violets can be fussy; their leaves are prone to rot when kept in high humidity, which might make you wonder why they are listed here. But these small houseplants with their fuzzy leaves and clusters of flowers actually do well in closed terrariums due to the moist soil, heat, and yes, even the humidity. 7. Polka Dot Plant (Hypoestes Phyllostachya) This plant stands out the Polka Dot Plant is a lively and beautiful little plant with brightly spotted leaves that stand out particularly well against the green of other plants. They’re not difficult to grow, but their one drawback is the fact that it has a short lifespan. After flowering, the Polka Dot Plant will either become dormant or die completely. 8. Ferns Since ferns flourish in high humidity, most species will do fine in closed terrariums. The best ferns for closed terrariums are slow-growing ferns that are no taller than 12 inches at maturity. But even if you select a larger version, through pruning or pinching off new growth, you can manage its size. Here are the two most common smaller species to consider. - Lemon Button Fern (Nephrolepis Cordifolia) - Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum Aethiopicum) or Delta Maidenhair Fern (Adiantum raddianum). 9. Moss These bryophytes – meaning they don’t have regular roots, flowers or seeds – get their nutrients and moisture from the air around them. This will be a care-free addition to your closed terrarium as these velvety cushions will get all they need from the air around them. 10. Mini English Ivy (Hedera Helix) These hardy plants can handle a variety of conditions. You can choose between lots of types, including variegated white, gold or yellow. Ivy will climb, so you need to keep an eye on its size before it lifts the lid of the terrarium or crowd the other plants. 11. Mini Pixie (Syngonium Podophyllum) Syngonium mini pixie is such a dainty little plant with its mini arrow-shaped leaves and interesting pattern. The shape of the leaves changes as the plant ages, and tendrils and aerial roots will develop with time. The high humidity and warmth offered by closed terrariums are just what this beauty needs to be healthy. 12. Prayer Plant (Maranta Leuconeura) There Marantaceae family is a large one, but there is no doubt that these plants are some of the best for closed terrariums due to their high humidity requirements. The ‘Maranta Leuconeura’ grows low to the ground, making it a great addition to any closed terrarium ecosystem. 13. Golden Pothos (Epipremnum Aureum) Epipremnum aureum, commonly known as Golden Pothos is vine plant which will tolerate almost anything you can throw at it. Loved for its nearly indestructible nature, the biggest worry you will have when placing Golden Pothos in a closed terrarium is managing its growth. 14. Rex Begonia With more than 1,300 species, the genus Begonia offers a wide selection of closed terrarium plants. These plants are show-stoppers with a variety of leaf shapes, colors and sizes. Favoring shade and humid conditions, the Rex Begonias belong on the list of best plants for closed terrariums. Just a word of caution, as with African Violets, water of leaves will lead to rot and ultimately, the death of your plant. 15. Carnivorous Plants – Venus Flytraps, Pitcher Plants, Sundew Plants Fascinating to grow but very difficult to do so successfully – unless you make these plants part of your closed terrarium. Carnivorous plants from North America should be selected as they’re indigenous to peat bogs and will be able to not only tolerate but flourish in high humid condition in a closed terrarium. ----- Visit our website: https://zerowasteinitiative.com/ Source: Internet

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[justlightlysedated]

I've been busy all day, but here's another sneak peek for, the caring and naming of plants:

"They're gifts," Rosa replies to Maria's unspoken question. "From Michael."

"Michael?" Maria questions, and Alex sighs, long and loud when she makes a noise as she realizes who Rosa is talking about.

"As in, obviously an alien Michael?" She says voice tinged with disbelief. "It's only been three weeks since they met."

She sounds like she's asking a question. 

Rosa just snorts, "Pretty sure they're soulmates."

"He just likes my bakes and since I refuse to make him pay for being a taste tester, he started giving me, plants."

There is a moment of perfect silence, and Alex moves to another flower pot, picking up the card that came with it and rereading the information written in Michael's curly handwriting.

He can feel the conversation Maria and Rosa are having with their eyebrows and vague hand motions, but he ignores that to concentrate on the information.

Rex Begonia’s love the sun and the heat, but not directly, if keeping it in the shop, keep it near an open window, but not in direct view of the sun, and if the shop’s internal temperature goes below 60° make sure you get a heating lamp and don’t be afraid to spray water on it daily.

Alex looks back to the plant with it’s black and silver leaves and grabs the spray, letting the mist fall over the plant.

“There you go, Mr. Skellington,” he says and puts the spray back down, before moving on to the other stand he’d bought where there are four other plant pots housing four different succulents, Jack (a greenovia), Anissa (a echeveria agavoides), Luke (a selenicereus anthonyanus), and Diana (a hoya kerrii vine).

He doesn’t actually have to water them, and they’re much more resilient and harder to kill than anything Alex has ever taken care of, which is much more than he can say for literally anything else.

“Elvira isn’t the only victim,” he says, frowning as he spots the last plant, the first one that Michael had given him, a red aglaonema that had been green with vibrant red lines that had reminded Alex of blood. “Audrey has suffered the same fate.”

[chickadeegreen]

this bb grew 4 leaves in a month & can’t be stopped 🌱🌱🌱🌱