Identifying a Houseplant?

Pghgirl40
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June 7, 20180 found this helpful

The leaves are a little hard to make out, so from what I can see it looks like my begonias. See this link to see if you see the resemblance.www.google.com/search?q=houseplant+with+fucia+curly...:

Mine are very prolific and strong growers and very easy to root to make new plants!

Judy
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June 8, 20180 found this helpful

I agree that it is a type of begonia. It likes sun. Dont overwater

cybergrannie
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June 8, 20180 found this helpful

It does look like your plant could use a little help. Maybe repotting - soften the soil (after through blooming) and trimming would bring new life.

• I believe your plant is a Begonia and may be in the Rex Begonia family.
• There are so many Begonias that sometimes you may have to look at the bloom/flower and plant to determine which plant it might be.
• I cannot tell from the photo if the leaves and/or stems are glossy or furry and that would help.
• Even the soil, light, fertilizer, humidity can change the color of the leaves (as well as the light from the camera) so you may be a better judge of the true color and find it in some of the photographs.
• Check some of these photos but you will see how many "look a likes" there are.
• www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-ab&tbm...
• "Begonias need humidity. Lack of humidity will cause problems. Placing a large saucer filled w/stones/pebbles and a little water, 'not hitting bottom of pot,' increases humidity, somewhat.
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• When you water, drench the rootball, until water seeps out of drainage hole.
• Begonias do not like wet feet, so before adding more water, allow soil to dry a bit in-between."
• Most Begonias take about the same care so check some of the suggestions from these sites so you can get yours back to a nice bushy plant.
• www.houseplant411.com/.../begonia-rex-how-to-grow-care-for...
• www.gardenista.com/.../