{"product_id":"5-pot-rex-begonia","title":"5\" Pot Rex Begonia","description":"\u003cp\u003e*These plants require solid aeration but high humidity spikes throughout the day. Over watering and stagnant air will quickly kill this plant.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRex Begonia is available in a few forms. If you have a color choice let us know and we will do our best to accommodate! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Rex Begonia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name:\u003cem\u003e Begonia rex\u003cspan\u003e cv.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese mound-forming plants can get large and bushy with age, with colorful, somewhat-fragile leaves. Beautiful when grown properly!  Their very thin, fibrous root systems are shallow, but allow for maximum water absorption with adequate humidity. 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