Plants in genus begonia
Begonia 'Tiny Gem'
This begonia has a compact and branching growth habit with white blooms. It prefers bright, indirect light and moderately moist soil, making it suitable as a houseplant or for use in vivariums and terrariums.
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.
Begonia 'Bandit'
This rhizomatous begonia features deep rusty leaves and is suitable as a houseplant in moderate to bright, indirect light.
Begonia henryi
Begonia henryi is a winter hardy perennial with jagged heart-shaped leaves patterned in purple and silver. It produces pink flowers in September and October and prefers part sun to light shade. This plant grows in rock crevices up to 7,500 feet elevation in southern China.
Begonia taiwaniana 'Alishan Angel'
Begonia taiwaniana 'Alishan Angel' is a plant collected from high elevations in Taiwan, forming an airy clump of stalks with pointed green leaves speckled white. It produces small light pink flowers in very late fall.
Begonia grandis 'Pink Teardrops'
Begonia grandis 'Pink Teardrops' forms clumps up to 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with green foliage and bright pink flowers from June through September. It reproduces by bulbils in leaf axils and prefers part shade to bright shade with average moisture.
Begonia bowerae 'Tiger Paws'
Featuring striking foliage of small, chocolate to bronze-red leaves with bright green, paw-like markings and white eyelash-like hairs on the edges, this plant is great for both indoor and outdoor settings and grows relatively rapidly.
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 pedatifida 'Veintastic'
Begonia pedatifida 'Veintastic' is a striking plant with red stems and leaf veins, forming clumps up to 18 inches tall and 3 feet wide. Its fuzzy, maple-like foliage is deeply lobed, and it produces large pink flowers from summer through fall. This begonia prefers well-drained, light shade gardens.
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 'On Top Sunset Shades'
Begonia 'On Top Sunset Shades' is a compact plant with large orange and yellow blooms, growing up to 12 inches tall. It has a mounded habit and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings. This begonia is known for its vibrant colors and is a popular choice for adding a splash of color to gardens and patios.
Begonia quinquealata
Begonia quinquealata is a densely hairy herb endemic to Palawan, Philippines, with long creeping rhizomes. It has thickly chartaceous, widely ovate leaves with a green upper surface and denticulate margin. The plant features red scabrous ovaries and 5-winged capsules, making it a unique addition to collections.
Begonia 'Immortality'
Begonia 'Immortality' is a winter-hardy plant that grows 2 feet tall and wide, with green leaves edged in red. It blooms with pink flowers from spring through late summer, and direct sun can enhance its winter hardiness. This plant attracts butterflies and hummingbirds.
Begonia 'Nonstop Mocca Yellow'
Begonia 'Nonstop Mocca Yellow' is a heat-tolerant plant with striking fully double yellow flowers and chocolate-bronze foliage. It is a perennial in warmer zones (9-11) and an annual in cooler zones (3-8). This begonia does not require deadheading, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens.