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Begonia dregei Variegated
Variegated Dwarf Grape Begonia
Quick Facts
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About
A variegated sport of the caudiform South African species, sold as cuttings rather than caudex divisions — buyers should confirm variegation is present on mature growth rather than juvenile leaves only. Begonia dregei Variegated shares the same underlying form and growth habit as Begonia dregei — small, asymmetrical, rounded to ovate with shallow lobing and crenate margins leaves on swollen caudex base, slender multibranched stems above growth — with cream-white marbled variegation across the small, rounded, crenate-margined leaves, contrasting with the reddish stems and swollen caudex base.
Native Range
South Africa
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Before You Buy
Shared checklist for Begonia dregei and its cultivated forms
- Check for powdery mildew — a white dusty coating on leaf surfaces, especially in dry conditions; it spreads rapidly between plants
- Inspect for mealybugs at leaf axils and the underside of stems where they hide in white cottony deposits
- Rhizome begonias should show firm, healthy rhizome tissue — avoid plants with soft, discoloured rhizomes
- Most begonias ship well as leaf cuttings — if buying a cutting, ensure it has a healthy petiole and no signs of rot at the cut end
Propagation Guide
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Shared across every form of Begonia dregei — see this form's own Morphology for variegation-specific propagation notes.
3-5 months
Cultivar character is preserved through vegetative cuttings
Most rhizomatous begonias root readily from leaf sections or petiole cuttings placed on moist substrate. Keep warm and humid until plantlets emerge at leaf margins.
Care Guide
Growing Conditions
General care shared across all forms of Begonia dregei — cultivated forms may need brighter light or higher humidity than the plain species; check this form's Quick Facts above.
Light, well-draining mix: 50% perlite, 30% potting compost, 20% orchid bark. Begonias are susceptible to root rot — excellent drainage is essential.
Allow the top half of the substrate to dry between waterings. Water at the base — wet leaves invite fungal problems. Reduce in winter.
50–70%. More tolerant of average indoor humidity than tropical aroids, but consistent moisture prevents crispy leaf margins.
Balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength every 2–3 weeks during the growing season. Do not feed in winter.
Every 12–18 months in spring. Begonias like shallow, wide pots that suit rhizomatous growth. Don't bury the rhizome.
Common Problems
Powdery mildew
Poor air circulation combined with high humidity
Improve airflow; avoid wetting leaves; treat with a dilute bicarbonate of soda spray
Botrytis (grey mould)
Overwatering, dead leaves left on plant, poor air circulation
Remove dead foliage promptly; increase airflow; reduce watering
Leggy stems
Insufficient light
Move to a brighter position — begonias need good indirect light to maintain compact growth