Plants in genus begonia
Begonia boliviensis
Begonia boliviensis, originating from the montane cloud forests of Bolivia and Argentina, is a tuberous plant with bright orange-pink flowers. Its stems grow from a tuberous root-stock, reaching 12-18 inches tall, and it is known for attracting hummingbirds with its vibrant blooms.
Begonia '50 Shades Of Gray'
Begonia '50 Shades Of Gray' is notable for its split and spiraled leaves with silvery gray cascading foliage. This plant prefers shade to partial shade and requires dry conditions between watering. Its unique leaf shape and color make it an interesting addition to shaded garden areas.
Begonia 'Snow Capped'
Begonia 'Snow Capped' is a fast-growing, cane-like hybrid with medium green leaves adorned with white spots. It branches easily, forming a bushy plant with pink to rosy pink flowers in bright light. This plant thrives in bright, indirect light and is suitable for hanging baskets.
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Essence De Rose'
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Essence De Rose' is a hybrid cane-type begonia with clusters of pink flowers that have a rose-like fragrance. Its deep green leaves are medium-sized with silver spots, adding a touch of elegance.
Begonia 'Deco Daddy'
Begonia 'Deco Daddy' is a showy plant ideal for gardening projects, known for its vibrant foliage and suitability as a houseplant. It adds a decorative touch to any indoor or outdoor space, making it a popular choice for plant enthusiasts.
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 'Harmonys First Kiss'
Begonia 'Harmonys First Kiss' is a bushy plant that produces flowers in bright red, pink, yellow, or white. It is a versatile addition to any garden or indoor plant collection, offering a variety of vibrant colors.
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 'Gypsy Rose'
Begonia 'Gypsy Rose' is a mallet type shrub hybrid with purplish red leaves and short hairs. It has a compact growth habit and produces bright pink flowers in small clusters, making it a colorful addition to gardens.
Begonia 'Marion's Purple Curl'
Begonia 'Marion's Purple Curl' is a colorful plant with fuchsia pink, green, and darker red bands on its leaves. The leaf colors vary with the season, adding dynamic interest to its appearance. This begonia is part of the Begoniaceae family and is known for its vibrant foliage, making it a popular choice for ornamental use.
Begonia 'Winter Twilight'
Begonia 'Winter Twilight' is a hybrid plant recognized for its large leaves with a charcoal gray margin and metallic silver pink dots. The center of the leaves displays silver with pink and purple hues, complemented by bright pink flowers. This fast-growing plant prefers bright, indirect light and moderate humidity.
Begonia conchifolia
Begonia conchifolia, native to Central America, is a showy plant with dark green, round leaves marked by a red dot at the petiole. Known for its compact growth habit, this rhizomatous begonia thrives in bright, indirect light and evenly moist soil. It produces white flowers that rise above the foliage and has been used extensively in breeding to create many hybrids. This plant is ideal for indoor settings like terrariums.
Begonia 'Harmony's First Kiss'
Begonia 'Harmony's First Kiss' is an easy-care plant with a bushy appearance and colorful flowers. It is well-suited for indoor environments, adding a touch of color and vibrancy.
Begonia 'Gunmetal'
Begonia 'Gunmetal' is a rhizomatous begonia with large cleft leaves and an open growth habit. Its medium green leaves feature large bronze blotches, and the plant's coloration varies with the seasons. It thrives in bright, indirect light and requires humidity levels between 40-60%.
Begonia 'Champagne Bubbles'
Begonia 'Champagne Bubbles' is a Rex cultivar hybrid with medium-sized silver leaves that have a pink blush and grey areas with silver bubbles. The leaf colors vary with the season, adding dynamic interest to any collection. This plant is part of the Begoniaceae family and is known for its full growth habit.
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 'Aerial'
Begonia 'Aerial' is a shrub-like begonia with deep green leaves adorned with pink and silver spots and a burgundy underside. It grows 12 to 24 inches tall and thrives in humidity levels of 40-60%. This plant prefers to be watered when the top two inches of soil are dry, making it a striking addition to indoor plant collections.
Begonia polilloensis
Begonia polilloensis is a shrub-like species native to the Philippines, characterized by its lacey, compound leaves and light pink flowers. This plant thrives in environments with extra humidity, making it suitable for tropical or indoor settings. As a member of the Begoniaceae family, it adds a touch of exotic beauty to plant collections. Its unique foliage and delicate blooms make it a desirable choice for those looking to enhance their garden or indoor space with a touch of the tropics.
Begonia 'Moonlit Snow'
Begonia 'Moonlit Snow' is a hybrid between a rex cultivar and a rhizomatous species, known for its large charcoal black leaves with silver patches and red undersides. It produces pink flowers and forms a large, full rounded mound, making it a striking addition to shaded garden areas.
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Midnight Skies'
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Midnight Skies' is a Rex-cultorum hybrid with midnight purple to nearly black leaves speckled with white. The leaves have undulated margins with tiny hairs, and juvenile foliage changes to a deep black hue as it matures. This plant prefers shade to partial shade and requires drying out between watering. It grows 6 to 8 inches tall and thrives in temperatures between 50 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Begonia burkillii
Begonia burkillii is a rhizomatous plant with bright mint green leaves edged in bluish brown. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity, making it ideal for terrariums. This hardy plant grows 8 to 10 inches tall and features light pink male flowers.
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 'Steve's Leaves Green Lightning'
Begonia 'Steve's Leaves Green Lightning' is a hybrid plant with dark, crinkled leaves and bright yellow-green veins, covered in vibrant red trichomes. It thrives in high humidity and bright, indirect light, growing to a height of 8-10 inches.
Begonia longiciliata 'Sizemoreae'
Begonia longiciliata 'Sizemoreae' is a fast-growing plant from North Vietnam, known for its light green oval leaves with a wide silver band and chocolate brown veins. The leaf surface is covered with long white hairs, and the petioles are densely hairy. This plant prefers extra humidity and is easy to propagate.
Begonia kuhlmannii
Begonia kuhlmannii is a Brazilian plant with succulent leaves and stems covered in thick hairs. It produces clusters of small white flowers and thrives in strong light, preferring to dry out between waterings.
Begonia 'Judy Cook'
Begonia 'Judy Cook' is a Rex cultivar hybridized by Tim Anderson in 2012, featuring large silver leaves with dark veins and margins. It prefers bright, indirect light and moderate humidity, growing to a height of 6 to 8 inches. This plant is known for its striking foliage and is suitable for indoor environments.
Begonia 'Snowfall'
Begonia 'Snowfall' is a fast-growing, cane-like hybrid with dark green leaves heavily spotted with silver. It has an upright arching growth habit and prefers shade to partial sun. This plant grows 18 to 24 inches tall and should be allowed to dry slightly between waterings.
Begonia 'Thelma O'reilly'
Begonia 'Thelma O'reilly' is a rhizomatous hybrid with dark green leaves featuring chocolate markings and a distinct spiral and lobed margin. This plant belongs to the Begoniaceae family and is known for its unique foliage.
Begonia thiemei
Begonia thiemei is a perennial native to southeastern Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras, growing up to 20 cm tall and spreading to 46 cm wide. It features large, dark green, compound leaves and blooms light pink flowers in late winter and early spring.