Plants in genus begonia
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 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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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 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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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.
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 erythrophylla
Begonia erythrophylla, one of the oldest hybrids still in cultivation, features smooth, round olive-colored leaves with a reddish underside. It thrives in bright, indirect light to part shade and requires drying between waterings. This heirloom plant, hybridized in Germany in 1845, is known for its trailing rhizome and adaptability to a range of temperatures.
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 gardneri
Begonia gardneri is a tall species from Brazil, characterized by its large, parted green leaves and clusters of tiny white flowers. This plant adds a tropical touch to gardens and is known for its lush foliage.
Begonia 'Torch'
Begonia 'Torch' is a fast-growing species ideal for terrariums, known for its deep green leaves with bright red undersides. It thrives in bright, indirect light and high humidity, rooting quickly in moist soil and sphagnum moss. This begonia's vibrant foliage and rapid growth make it a popular choice for indoor plant enthusiasts.
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 'Harmony's Dance Of Dragons'
Begonia 'Harmony's Dance Of Dragons' is a Rex hybrid with leaves in different shades of red, featuring deep red margins and crimson centers separated by a white stripe. It grows 10 to 12 inches tall and requires shade to partial shade, with a temperature range of 50 to 90 degrees. This begonia needs extra humidity and should be allowed to dry between waterings.
Begonia 'Pink Minx'
Begonia 'Pink Minx' is a cane-like cultivar with dark green leaves adorned with silver-pink splashes. It produces pink flowers in clusters and requires high humidity and bright, indirect light to thrive.
Begonia imperialis
Begonia imperialis, also known as Emperor Begonia, is native to southern Mexico and Guatemala. It has spade-shaped emerald green leaves with a silver band and produces clusters of pink or white flowers in winter. This plant prefers humid and shaded environments.
Begonia amphioxus
Begonia amphioxus is a unique shrub-like plant discovered in Sabah, Borneo, in 1990. It features lance-shaped leaves with maroon spots and green flowers of an unusual shape. This plant requires extra humidity and is often grown in terrariums, making it suitable for experienced plant enthusiasts. It thrives in light shade and is native to limestone areas in Malaysia.
Begonia 'Jolly Silver'
Begonia 'Jolly Silver' is a Rex begonia hybrid with long, narrow leaves that are dark green with silver blotches. The back of the leaves is dark red, and the plant has a compact growth habit, making it suitable for terrarium culture.
Begonia 'Chocolate Martini'
Begonia 'Chocolate Martini' is a rhizomatous plant with dark green leaves that have a brown or bronze hue and jagged edges. The undersides of the leaves are vibrant red, adding a striking contrast. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and requires the soil to dry out between waterings, making it a unique and colorful addition to indoor plant collections.
Begonia 'Benigo'
Begonia 'Benigo' is a shrub-like hybrid begonia with dark green oblong leaves marked with pink. It has a bushy growth habit and branches easily, producing pink flowers in small clusters. This heat-tolerant variety is suitable for warm climates and adds a splash of color to gardens.
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 kui
Begonia kui is a compact rhizomatous plant with dark leaves veined with green stripes and covered in tiny pustules. It requires high humidity and thrives in shade to partial shade, making it ideal for indoor environments.
Begonia 'Harmony's Icicle'
Begonia 'Harmony's Icicle' is a Rex cultivar hybridized by Deb Cox, known for its large silver leaves with pink and black markings. The leaf margins have deep lobes and long points, creating a dramatic and eye-catching appearance. This begonia is a popular choice for those seeking a striking foliage plant, adding texture and color to indoor or shaded garden spaces.
Begonia 'Confetti'
Begonia 'Confetti' is a Rex-hybrid Begonia known for its colorful leaves with a spiral pattern. The leaves range from pink to reddish with a green margin and silver edges, intensifying in color with maturity and stronger light. This plant prefers moderate to high indirect light and humidity, thriving in shade to partial shade conditions. It grows 8 to 12 inches tall and benefits from slightly drying out between waterings.