Shadow King® Lemon Love - Begonia

Shadow King® Lemon Love is a rex begonia selected for its foliage. It belongs to Green Fuse’s compact Love subseries, which is grown in small containers, sheltered indoor displays and outdoor shade. ## Selection and placement The [GrowerTalks report on Green Fuse’s 2024 introductions](https://www.growertalks.com/Newsletters/View/Newsletter/?article=4142) names Lemon Love among the Love subseries selections and describes the series as compact with small foliage. The [Lucas Greenhouses Spring 2024 catalog](https://www.lucasgreenhouses.com/_ccLib/attachments/about/Lucas%2BSpring%2B2024%2Bno%2Bprices.pdf) lists Shadow King Lemon Love as a Green Fuse begonia. These sources confirm the selection and its trade identity; they do not provide a reliable cultivar-specific mature size or leaf pattern. ## Growing conditions North Carolina State Extension describes rex begonias as foliage plants whose leaf colors, patterns, shapes and sizes vary. It recommends bright indirect light, moist well-drained soil and good air circulation. Use a light potting mix, water when the surface begins to dry and let excess drain; overwatering can cause root rot. ## Maintenance Keep the plant warm and sheltered, in bright indirect light indoors or shade outdoors. Remove damaged leaves and provide airflow. Protect it from frost and reduce watering if growth slows in low winter light.