The Elatior Begonia [ee-LAY-tee-or] [be-GON-yuh] aka Rieger begonia belong to the Begoniaceae genus, the sixth-largest flowering plant genus in the world. The plant (begonia x hiemalis), a hybrid created by
The Painted-Leaf begonia aka Rex begonia [reks be-GON-yuh] with their large, colorful leaves help make them perfect indoor plants for the window garden. The begonia rex plant belongs to the
Dragon Wing Begonia, also known with the common names of: Begonia ‘Dragon Wing Red’ Dragon Red Wing Begonia Cane Begonia … and is a perennial flowering hybrid species of the family
Rex Begonias aka the painted-leaf begonia grows on window sills, on plant stands, tables, and even a breezeway. At one time, the Rex begonia was thought to be strictly for
Angel Wing begonia [be-GON-yuh] is a flowering plant producing clusters of colorful coral-red flowers. It’s a hybrid begonia, created from a cross between Begonia coccinea and Begonia aconitifolia. There are
Of all the many kinds of plants you can grow without ever seeing the light of day, Rex begonias are one of the most satisfactory. Do Rex Begonias Like Artificial
The fancy leaf begonia known as the REX likes warm, humid conditions in filtered sunlight. Lovers of the Rex begonias consider them the most, brilliant and majestic of all foliage
Begonia hanging baskets means one thing to many people – time for the summer-flowering Tuberous Begonia hanging basket hybrids (begonia x tuberhybrida) with tender, drooping stems, wing-shaped leaves, and gigantic
Summary: Tuberous begonia care is simple, follow a few rules in your care – direct sunlight, well-drained soil and water, soon bulbs full of colorful, showy bloom will fill a
Summary: The tuberous begonia is one of the best plants to grow in a shady spot. They are showy, summer-flowering plants that can be grown in: beds, borders, pots, planter
There was a time when the average gardener thought they couldn’t grow tuberous begonias. Anyone who visited a flower show last season almost anywhere in the country can tell you
Tuberous begonias have fittingly been called the mocking birds of the floral kingdom. It is an apt comparison, for like its counterpart in the bird world, the tuberous begonia mocks
In the East, tuberous rooted begonias are grown successfully in many locations, some perfect, others makeshift. In Massachusetts, potted begonias with saucer-size blossoms of strong, pure color, brighten the shade
Summary: The tuberous begonia is a popular flowering potted plant. As with all things growing questions arise. Below are some questions and answers from readers on the growing and care
Have Tuberous Begonia care been a discouraging gardening project for you? Once you’ve seen them growing to perfection in the Pacific Northwest, you’ll probably vow to grow them where you
One of the greatest wonders to be seen in this wonderful business of growing plants indoors or out is the sprouting of a brown, dead-looking seed. And even more miraculous
Begonias come in all sizes, shapes, flower colors and with the rex begonia – leaf designs. Below is a good video on begonia care, offering tips needed for the proper