{"product_id":"begonia-rex-summer-storm","title":"Begonia rex 'Summer Storm' ","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-688a5245-9f88-8327-b99f-0aa67636faa5-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-318\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"2d97aaa9-32cb-4314-94a3-789f27d2a9ae\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"325\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"30\"\u003eBegonia rex 'Summer Storm'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a spectacular and highly decorative houseplant, prized for its spiraling foliage with intense and contrasting colors. Its shades blending silver, purple, and deep green create an almost metallic effect, making this variety a centerpiece in any plant display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"340\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horticultural hybrid of the \u003cem data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eBegonia rex\u003c\/em\u003e group, derived from species originating in the tropical forests of Asia, particularly India and the Himalayas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"731\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"495\"\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate growth. It forms a compact, bushy plant with large, asymmetrical, spiraled leaves. The foliage has a glossy silvery center surrounded by purple to almost black areas, edged with dark green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"745\"\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Occasional flowering. It produces small pale pink to whitish flowers borne on thin stems, but the main interest of the plant remains its spectacular foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers bright but indirect light. Good light highlights the contrasts in the foliage, while direct sunlight can burn the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water moderately, allowing the surface of the substrate to dry slightly between waterings. It appreciates consistent moisture without overwatering. Reduce watering slightly when growth slows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n \u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1553\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a light, well-draining potting mix for houseplants. A mix enriched with perlite or coconut fiber ensures good root aeration while maintaining balanced moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1629\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic if ingested by humans and animals. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plantearium","offers":[{"title":"4.25 inches","offer_id":43027631112253,"sku":"prod","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0024\/9223\/5821\/files\/8_b4f6a484-c004-41b0-8f12-14bc27329da5.png?v=1773347582","url":"https:\/\/serreslavoie.com\/en\/products\/begonia-rex-summer-storm","provider":"Serres Lavoie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}