Bewitched™ Wintergreen - Begonia

Bewitched Wintergreen is a Rex begonia valued for patterned silver-and-green foliage and a mounded display. Its dense leaves suit a bright indoor accent or a shaded outdoor container in warm weather. ## Selection and foliage The [Proven Winners profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/begonia/bewitched-wintergreen-rex-begonia-begonia-rex) identifies Bewitched Wintergreen as a Rex begonia and describes its silver-and-green foliage, mounded form and use as a foliage plant. [Green Fuse’s 2020–21 breeder catalog](https://green-fuse.com/new/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/GREEN-FUSE-NEW-VARIETIES-2020-21-v3s.pdf) includes Wintergreen in the Bewitched series, bred for cut leaves and strong basal branching that makes a full display. ## Placement and care Place it in bright indirect light or partial to full shade, where its foliage is protected from hot direct sun. [NCSU Extension](https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/begonia-rex-types/common-name/painted-leaf-begonia/) recommends moist, well-drained soil and higher humidity for rex begonias, and cautions against misting and overwatering. It is tender and is best grown as a houseplant or warm-season container accent, moved indoors before frost. Proven Winners lists a typical 18–24 inch height and 12–15 inch spread, with USDA hardiness zones 9a–11b; colder areas can still grow it in a pot for seasonal display. ## Maintenance Water when the upper mix starts to dry and allow the pot to drain completely. Remove old or damaged leaves at the stem and provide gentle air movement. Raise humidity around the plant without leaving its foliage wet.