Plants in family begoniaceae
Begonia rex 'Red Bull'
A cultivar of the Begonia rex group, this plant has leaves with a reddish hue and silver patterns. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires consistently moist soil.
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Verdant Heart'
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Verdant Heart' is a rhizomatous hybrid with silver leaves featuring bright red veining and micro-sized white dots. The plant has bright red to purple leaf edges and a bright green underside with red veining. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires humidity levels between 45-60%. Its unique leaf coloration and pattern make it a popular choice for indoor plant collections.
Begonia 'Metallic Mist'
Begonia 'Metallic Mist' is a hybrid with lobed silver leaves featuring dark green patterns and bright red veins. It forms a 1-foot tall by 2-foot wide clump and produces pink flowers in late summer. This plant grows better in the ground than in containers, making it a striking choice for shaded garden areas.
Begonia rex 'Helen Lewis'
Begonia rex 'Helen Lewis' is a tropical plant with large, dramatic leaves featuring eye-catching silver patterns and dark, metallic edges. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires consistently moist soil. This plant's striking foliage makes it a popular choice for indoor environments.
Begonia 'Bunny Hugs'
Begonia 'Bunny Hugs' is a rhizomatous plant known for its striking silvery-pink leaves with green veining and red petioles adorned with white hairs. It thrives in high humidity and prefers to be slightly dry between waterings. This begonia is well-suited for snug pot environments, making it a unique addition to indoor plant collections.
Begonia amphioxus 'Spotted Lizard'
This plant requires high humidity and is not suitable as a houseplant. It is best grown in a vivarium, terrarium, or greenhouse.
Begonia 'Black Fuzz Hallows Eye'
Begonia 'Black Fuzz Hallows Eye' is a hybrid begonia known for its deep green leaves with silver and burgundy splashes. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers consistently moist soil, making it ideal for indoor environments. Its unique foliage and preference for well-draining soil make it a popular choice for houseplant enthusiasts seeking a touch of color and texture.
Begonia 'Charles Jaros'
Begonia 'Charles Jaros' is a hybrid created by Paul Lowe in 1980. Known for its unique characteristics, this begonia is part of a collection of over 80 named hybrids developed by Lowe, making it a notable addition to any plant collection.
Begonia pedatifida
Begonia pedatifida is a rhizomatous plant native to high elevations in Chinese provinces, known for its large, deeply-lobed leaves. The pink flowers are often obscured by the foliage, adding a subtle charm to the plant. It thrives in moist, well-drained, organically rich soils and prefers low light conditions. This begonia is ideal for shaded garden areas or as a houseplant, providing a lush, tropical appearance. Its unique leaf shape and growth habit make it a standout in any collection.
Begonia 'Tiger Paws'
Begonia 'Tiger Paws' is known for its striking foliage with chocolate to bronze-red leaves and bright green, paw-like markings. It features white eyelash-like hairs on leaf edges and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings. This plant grows relatively rapidly, making it a lively addition to gardens.
Begonia rex 'Jurassic Jr Pink Splash'
Begonia rex 'Jurassic Jr Pink Splash' is a vibrant plant with colorful foliage featuring rosy red hues and veining between black and creamy white. It grows to a height of 14-16 inches and is well-suited for shady garden beds. This begonia is known for its striking appearance and compact growth habit.
Begonia 'Roseform Pink'
Begonia 'Roseform Pink' is a shade-loving perennial with large pink blooms that appear from summer to autumn. It is resistant to deer and rabbits and prefers well-drained soils. This begonia thrives in full shade to partial sun.
Begonia 'Barbara Rogers'
Begonia 'Barbara Rogers' is a striking plant with dark green foliage and upright stems that can grow up to 5 feet tall. It produces large white flowers from early summer until fall, attracting hummingbirds to the garden. This begonia is suitable for part sun to light shade and is resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a versatile addition to various garden settings.
Begonia brevirimosa 'Exotica'
Begonia brevirimosa 'Exotica' is a tropical plant with dark, almost black leaves that have a velvety texture. It produces small pink flowers and is often used as a houseplant due to its preference for shaded environments. This begonia is relatively easy to care for, making it a popular choice for indoor gardening.
Begonia semperflorens
This member of the Begoniaceae family is used as an annual bedding plant or tender perennial and is derived from South American species. It is cold hardy in USDA zones 8-10.