(image credit: greenghent IG) Begonia Conchifolia, commonly known as Zip Begonia, make lovely windowsill plants, adding a splash of glossy green to the room. The most eye-catching thing about Begonia Conchifolia is the single red dot at the center of its round peltate leaves, where the petiole joins the leaf at the bottom, like a …
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(Image credit IG so0tie) The Begonia goegoensis is a rhizomatous Begonia first discovered in Goego, Sumatra. It is a rare plant with distinctive rounded leaves with a quilted green and bronze pattern framed by lighter, almost spiderweb-shaped veining. The leaf’s underside is a deep red color, and with such a striking appearance, you might be …
From one of the largest flowering plant genera comes the species Begonia thelmae. Overall, any begonia plant is the most popular choice of plant for the home environment. Yet, with its spectacular deep green lustrous leaves, the thelmae is undeniably the more attractive of houseplants! With begonias in hanging baskets a fantastic idea for indoor …
Begonia Fuchsioides belongs to the Begoniaceae family, a gorgeous perennial plant that everyone favors because of its red-colored flowers. The flowers may vary in colors from light pink to whitish-pink, and their foliage is small, shiny, and mid-green. Begonia Fuchsioides make fascinating houseplants; their flowers are enduring and drooping. Begonia Fuchsioides can be grown indoors …
The spectacular Begonia Boliviensis is a sight to behold with its fiery reddish-orange blooms held among large lush green leaves. This alluring species is also known as ‘Santa Cruz’ and ‘Begonia Bonfire.’ By adding the Begonia Boliviensis plant to your houseplants collection, you will be rewarded with the most beautiful notes of color throughout summer …
Scarlet Begonias are also known as Begonia Coccinea, and it is part of one of the most diverse families known as Begoniaceae. This plant is a native of the Atlantic forest located in Brazil. Due to the stunning appearance of the flowers and foliage on this plant, it is grown as a decorative piece for …
The Begonia sutherlandii (Be-GON-yuh Suth-er-LAN-dee-eye), Begonia Papaya or Sutherland Begonia is a rare is a cascading perennial that has lovely small apricot-colored flowers and belong to the species of tuberous Begonia. They are tuberous perennials native to the south of Tanzania and South Africa. Begonia Sutherlandii is a tuberous perennial, and it grows from a …
The Begonia brevirimosa will make anyone look twice. Doesn’t it look like the perfect combination of botany and art? And even though it looks like some kind of man-made or alien creation, this plant is not cultivated and what you see is what nature made. To care for Begonia brevirimosa keep temperatures in the range …
The beautiful Begonia sparreana plant creates beautiful pink flowers on bright red vines. You’ll love having this Begonia hanging out in a hanging basket in your home. A Begonia sparreana needs bright but indirect sunlight to thrive. For soil, you’re going to need a well-draining loamy soil. The soil should always be moist but never …
Begonia Masoniana is a classic specimen for collectors of exotic foliage plants. It has medium sized, asymmetrical leaves with a puckered, leather-like texture and a bristly feel to them. The distinction is the chocolate brown, cross-shaped markings in the middle of apple green leaves. The markings resemble the Iron Cross symbol used during medieval crusades, …