Plants in family begoniaceae
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Flashing Flurry'
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Flashing Flurry' is a rhizomatous hybrid with palmate leaves featuring grey, silver, and bright green venation. The leaves have a red reverse and are covered with white hairs on the stems and margins. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and requires humidity levels between 50-65%. It grows 6 to 10 inches tall and should be watered when the top two inches of soil are dry.
Begonia 'Red Planet'
Begonia 'Red Planet' is a small rhizomatous plant with dark green leaves mottled with chocolate brown and a red dot at the petiole attachment. It grows 4 to 6 inches tall and prefers shade to partial shade, making it suitable for houseplants, terrariums, or vivariums.
Begonia 'Charm'
Begonia 'Charm' is a semperflorens type with oval green leaves and lemon yellow variegation that appears with age and high light. It has a bushy growth habit and produces clear pink flowers, thriving in shade to partial sun.
Begonia 'Monica'
Begonia 'Monica' is a houseplant with dark leaves featuring bright spots and splashes, adding a pop of color to indoor spaces. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil, making it suitable for containers and terrariums. Its unique foliage makes it a popular choice for plant enthusiasts.
Begonia 'Knowing'
Begonia 'Knowing' is a Rex hybrid with deep, shimmery purple leaves and vibrant orange petioles. Created by Ukrainian hybridizer Elene Enikeeva in 2020, this begonia thrives in bright, indirect light and high humidity. It grows 12 to 15 inches tall and requires watering when the top two inches of soil are dry, making it a striking addition to indoor plant collections.
Begonia barsalouxiae
Begonia barsalouxiae is a rhizomatous species from Mexico, known for its green leaves with chocolate brown mottling. This medium-sized plant thrives in shade to partial shade and requires well-draining soil. It is appreciated for its beautiful leaf markings and ability to adapt to various light conditions.
Begonia bowerae
Begonia bowerae is a small plant with chocolate to bronze-red leaves featuring bright green, paw-like markings. The leaf edges are adorned with white eyelash-like hairs, adding a unique texture. This plant is ideal for those seeking a distinctive foliage plant with ornamental qualities.
Begonia 'Granada'
Begonia 'Granada' is a small, shrub-like hybrid with a bushy growth habit. It has oval-shaped leaves with a chocolate edge and silver blade, and light pink flowers, growing 12 to 15 inches tall.
Begonia 'Frosty'
Begonia 'Frosty' is a bushy, erect plant with succulent stems and everblooming single white flowers. It has bronze, shiny leaves and thrives in moist soil and humidity, tolerating full sun but not cold weather.
Begonia limprichtii
Begonia limprichtii is a terrarium species native to China, featuring ovate green leaves with red trichomes. It prefers bright, indirect light and moderate to high humidity, making it ideal for enclosed environments.
Begonia 'Firefade'
Begonia 'Firefade' is a captivating plant with dark red leaves at maturity, while young leaves are green with black margins. The leaves are covered in fine hairs, adding to its unique texture. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires moderate humidity, making it a great choice for indoor environments.
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Mother Of Pearl'
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Mother Of Pearl' is a Rex hybrid begonia with iridescent leaves that shimmer with metallic pink and pearl-like spots. It requires high humidity and grows best in shade to partial shade, reaching a height of 10 to 12 inches. This begonia is ideal for adding a touch of elegance to indoor or shaded garden areas.
Begonia 'Comte De Miribel'
Begonia 'Comte De Miribel' is a cane-like begonia with narrow green leaves and silver spots. It produces pink flowers and grows 12 to 18 inches tall, preferring bright, indirect light and moderate humidity.
Begonia acetosa
Begonia acetosa is a rhizomatous species native to Brazil, known for its bright green leaves with a dark red underside. It grows well in indirect light and moderate humidity, preferring moist soil. This begonia is used to create new hybrids and has been cultivated in the United States since 1946.
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Moonwalk'
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Moonwalk' is a unique hybrid plant known for its striking leaves with small bullae and bright green veins. It thrives in high humidity environments, making it ideal for terrariums or greenhouses.
Begonia 'Elephant Ear'
Begonia 'Elephant Ear' is a rhizomatous hybrid known for its giant leaves with a gray-green center and a silver band. This plant produces pink flowers throughout most of the year and prefers bright, indirect light. It belongs to the Begoniaceae family and is a cross of unidentified species U489 and B. sizemorea. The large, decorative leaves make it a standout in any indoor or shaded garden setting.
Begonia 'Red Bull'
Begonia 'Red Bull' is a small-leaved Rex Begonia hybrid with bright metallic red leaves and a dark petiole attachment point. Its wavy leaf margin and compact growth habit make it a striking addition to any collection, with more vibrant colors in cooler weather.
Begonia 'Old Blue'
Begonia 'Old Blue' is a rhizomatous hybrid with large oval leaves that have a bluish iridescence and red undersides. It blooms blush pink flowers most of the year and grows 12 to 15 inches tall. This fast-growing plant thrives in bright, indirect light and moderate humidity.
Begonia 'Hannah Serr'
Begonia 'Hannah Serr' is an older cane hybrid with bronzy green leaves and large clusters of pink flowers. It is a fast grower and flowers frequently when mature, thriving in partial sun. This plant grows 2 to 3 feet tall and prefers to dry slightly between waterings, making it a vibrant addition to indoor or outdoor spaces.
Begonia 'Ginny'
Begonia 'Ginny' is a shrub-like hybrid with lance-shaped, dark green leaves covered in short hairs. It has a bushy growth habit and produces white flowers with serrated margins, thriving in bright, indirect light and moderate humidity.
Begonia 'Benigo Pink'
Begonia 'Benigo Pink' is a type of angel wing begonia known for its brilliant pink polka dots on the leaves. It thrives in moderate to high humidity and requires moderate to bright light. This begonia is a striking plant that adds a splash of color to indoor or outdoor spaces.
Begonia 'Flo Belle Moseley'
Begonia 'Flo Belle Moseley' is a cane begonia known for its striking dark leaves with serrated edges and a burgundy reverse. This plant is appreciated for its unique foliage, making it a popular choice for indoor and outdoor gardens.
Begonia 'Angel Glow'
Begonia 'Angel Glow' is a medium-sized rhizomatous begonia with spiral leaves in shades of amber, copper, and bittersweet. The leaves have darker markings on the margins and vary in color with light and temperature. This compact plant produces clusters of pink flowers in winter and early spring.
Begonia 'Sally Savelle'
Begonia 'Sally Savelle' is a rhizomatous hybrid with medium-sized oval leaves that are silver with olive green veins. The leaf backs are red with tiny hairs, and the plant has a compact growth habit. It features bright pink flowers with short pink hairs.
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Burning Embers'
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Burning Embers' is a hybrid with metallic pink and silver-spotted leaves, black veins, and a dark pink margin. It prefers shade to partial sun and grows 8 to 12 inches tall, requiring the soil to dry between waterings.
Begonia 'U489 Sport'
Begonia 'U489 Sport' is a variety with light-colored leaves and a taller growth habit compared to other begonias. It requires bright, indirect light and well-draining soil, making it suitable for indoor environments.
Begonia paulensis
Begonia paulensis is a compact, shrub-like species from Brazil, known for its light green, puckered leaves with a spiderweb-like vein pattern. The leaf petioles are densely covered with white hairs. This begonia grows quickly in mild temperatures and prefers high humidity, making it suitable for terrariums. It is considered challenging to grow, recommended for experienced begonia enthusiasts.
Begonia 'Avalanche'
Begonia 'Avalanche' is a fast-growing, cane-like hybrid with an arching growth habit. Its bright green leaves are adorned with silver spots, and it produces medium-sized clusters of light pink flowers. This plant is self-branching, making it an attractive addition to indoor or outdoor spaces.
Begonia 'Kit Kat'
Begonia 'Kit Kat' is a bushy plant with flowers that can be bright red, pink, yellow, or white. Its compact growth habit makes it a versatile choice for indoor or outdoor settings, adding a splash of color to any space.