Begonia 'Red Kiss' | Red foliage houseplant

Latin name

Begonia rex 'Red Kiss'

Common name

Bégonia rex Red Kiss

Type

Tropical houseplant with ornamental foliage

Family

Begoniaceae

Begonia rex 'Red Kiss' is a spectacular rex begonia that immediately catches the eye with its metallic foliage in shades of red, silver, and burgundy. Its rounded, slightly spiraled leaves create a rich and luminous contrast that adds a lot of character to interior decorations. This variety is perfect for adding a colorful, elegant, and tropical touch without needing flowers to stand out.

Compact and very decorative, Begonia 'Red Kiss' fits easily on a shelf, a desk, a bright counter, or within an indoor plant collection. It prefers bright, indirect light, which helps maintain the intensity of its colors without burning the foliage. A light, well-drained soil kept slightly moist is ideal for it, avoiding excess water that can harm its roots.

This begonia is an excellent choice for lovers of unique foliage, colorful plants, and varieties that are easy to showcase. Its refined appearance makes it an ideal plant for creating a warm, modern, or lush interior decor. With its deep hues and textured foliage, Begonia 'Red Kiss' brings a unique presence to any tropical plant collection.

Care guide

Care level

Moderate

Choosing this plant

Main benefit

Its very decorative, silvery red foliage brings intense colour and refined texture to interior spaces, even when not in bloom.

In Quebec, Begonia rex 'Red Kiss' is primarily used as a houseplant. It can be placed outdoors in summer in a shaded, warm, and sheltered spot, but must be brought inside before cool nights. It is very well suited for bright indoor settings, decorative pots, and tropical plant arrangements.

Container growing

Grow Begonia rex 'Red Kiss' in a pot with drainage holes, using light, rich, well-draining potting soil. Water directly at the soil level, without wetting the leaves, and empty the saucer after watering. Good ambient humidity is beneficial, but it is best to avoid direct misting on the foliage.

Seasonal care

Maintain the plant at a stable temperature, away from cold drafts and dry heat sources. In spring and summer, fertilize lightly with a foliage houseplant fertilizer. In winter, reduce watering according to the slowing growth, while avoiding letting the soil dry out completely for too long.

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone

Not hardy in Quebec

Exposure

Bright indirect light

Watering

Moderate, water at soil level only, without wetting the leaves

Humidity

Medium to high

Fertilization

Fertilizer for houseplants with foliage, diluted, in spring and summer

Soil type

Light, rich and well-drained potting soil

Soil pH

Slightly acidic to neutral

Minimum temperature

15 °C

Propagation method

Leaf cuttings, division

Blooming period

Occasional indoor use

Flower color

Pale pink or pinkish white, not very decorative

Foliage color

Red, silver, purple, black

Foliage type

Persistent

Shape

Compact clump

Height

20-30 cm (8-12 in)

Width

30-45 cm (12-18 in.)

Growth rate

Average

Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Companion plants

Tropical ferns, peperomia, fittonia, calathea

Pets

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.