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title: "I've killed 3 Rex Begonias. You'd think I've learned my lesson by now."
description: "I've killed 3 Rex Begonias. You'd think I've learned my lesson by now."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/X9FrmUyd6z3ITj939p3VGQ"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Teejaay"
published: "2026-09-28T23:35:09.672735Z"
language: "en"
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# I've killed 3 Rex Begonias. You'd think I've learned my lesson by now.

_Posted by Teejaay on 2026-09-28_

I've killed 3 Rex Begonias. You'd think I've learned my lesson by now.

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## 5 comments

### Nirvana commented on 2026-09-28

This is such a gorgeous plant

### Random Strands commented on 2026-09-28

Oh my! How gorgeous! I have killed plenty. Learned only bottom water. They are to temperamental to be touched by water above soil 😂

Putting this one on my want list!

#### NattieB55 replied on 2026-09-29

Yes on the bottom watering!

### Amateur plant mama commented on 2026-09-28

I have this issue with Aloe

### Brittany commented on 2026-09-29

You’re gonna get it though, so keep trying!

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