Why does your Begonia Monza Pink 138 have drooping leaves? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
Rex begonias are highly susceptible to fungal pathogens like Pythium when soil remains saturated. Excessive moisture causes the roots to decay, preventing the plant from transporting water to the leaves, resulting in sudden drooping.
The large, thin-textured leaves of the Monza Pink Rex have high transpiration rates. If the substrate dries out completely, the plant loses turgor pressure quickly, leading to limp, drooping foliage.
Rex begonias are tropical perennials that thrive in stable temperatures. Sudden exposure to cold drafts from windows or air conditioning units can cause the cellular structure of the leaves to collapse.
A lack of available nitrogen prevents the plant from maintaining healthy cell walls and chlorophyll production. Over time, this weakness manifests as a loss of structural integrity in the leaf petioles.
Your plant might also be experiencing one of these issues:
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