Begonia is a genus in the flowering plant family Begoniaceae and is a perennial.
Begonia
Family: Begoniaceae.
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Begonia rex 'Escargot'
This is a sensational looking plant that will do very well in a conservatory, a greenhouse, a windowsill or in a summmer patio / yard container depending where you live in the world.
Begonia (Tuberous)
For sizzling color in pots and hanging baskets, it's hard to beat these perennials-each blooms as flouncy and vibrant as a Mexican dancer's skirt. Flowers come in every shade but blue.
Begonia 15°C (60GB). South East Asia.
The king of the begonias, grown entirely for its colourful foliage, is Begonia rex.
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Hardy Begonia
Grown as annuals, perennials and bulbs, Begonias are valued for their bright, colorful, waxy flowers. Annual varieties -- Wax, Fibrous or Bedding Begonias -- are low-growing and bloom continually.
Begonia lloydii
( Alice Manning Begonia )
Begonias are tender perennials, grown for their colorful flowers and foliage.
Begonia barkeri is a fibrous rooted begonia with erect brown, scurfy stems native to the Gomez Farias area of Tamaulipus, Mexico. Stems will reach about 2 feet (60 cm) tall with broadly ovate and pointed leaves.
Begonia belongs to Begoniaceae family. Begonia has as many as 1000 known and identified species, plus countless hundreds of hybrids of various types.
Begonia 'Cowardly Lion'
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Wax Begonias can do well indoors and out with thick, succulent leaves. They can flower constantly during the summer months. If grown indoors, make sure they get plenty of bright light.
This begonia wants to survive, so it has devised several means of spread. In addition to the abundance of tiny seeds produced, the hardy begonia also produces pea-sized tubericles at the base of each leaf.
Tuberous begonias
Hardiness:
Not hardy in the Pacific Northwest.
Mature size:
Height: 10 inches (25 cm)
Width: 8 inches (20 cm)
Flowering period:
Summer
Flowering attributes:
Light pink petals with dark pink edging.
Begonia species
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These typically fall into three rough groups, fibrous-rooted, tuberous, and rhizomatous.
Begonia
Prepared by Karen Russ, HGIC Horticulture Specialist, and Al Pertuit, Extension Floriculture Specialist, Clemson University. (New 3/99. Revised 09/07 by Karen Russ. Images added 09/07.)
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Begonia rex ‘Boston Cherries & Chocolate' Red and Sliver spots on dark leaves.
Begonia rex ‘Escargot' Spiraling markings and the way the leaves circle inward make each leaf look like a snail.
Begonia grandis subsp. evansiana
also known as Begonia discolor - Autumn crab apple, Hardy begonia
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Begonias are native to India and other tropical countries but are used extensively across the United States.
Begonia is one of the largest genera, with over 1500 species. These herbaceous plants or subshrubs occur naturally in semi-tropical and tropical regions around the world. Begonias are grown in gardens for their flowers or foliage.
Begonia grandis
A true perennial begonia bearing nodding pink blooms from late spring to fall. A tuberous, gently spreading and upright perennial. Prefers a rich, loose, well-drained soil.
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Begonias are prized equally for their flower as well as their showy leaves. When they are not in bloom, which is infrequent once established, their attractive, waxy green or chocolate colored leaves show themselves off wherever you have placed them.
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Plant begonias in full sun to partial shade. Plant smaller types nine to twelve inches apart. Larger types should be spaced 15-18 inches apart.
Tuberous Begonia
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Dig tubers before frost. Roots may rot and decompose if soil temperature goes below freezing. Cut tops back to within a couple inches of the tubers.
TUBEROUS BEGONIA--WINTER STORAGE
Dig tubers before frost. Roots may rot and decompose if soil temperature goes below freezing. Cut tops back to within a couple inches of the tubers. Dry in a warm location for 2 to 3 weeks.
'Escargot' rex begonia (B. 'Escargot')
30 cm x 30 cm
Sparse, rosy pink blooms in winter; huge, spiral leaves resemble a snail shell and have a chocolate, champagne, silver and pewter metallic sheen.
Location
Wax begonia is native to Brazil. This plant has been popular in gardens since the Victorian era.
Begonia, Sinningia: Cut across the main veins on the underside. Pin the leaf, cut side down onto the compost. Alternatively, cut the leaf into squares 2.5cm (1in) across each with a main vein. Pin the squares to the surface of the compost.
Begonia spp. Named after Frenchman Michel Begon. Found in the French West Indies (Antilles) by an English plant collector.
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Bermuda bean. Endemic. Not common. In the Leguminosae family.
Begonias have long been popular greenhouse plants in temperate countries and are also used in some gardens, especially those with slightly cooler temperatures.
Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum, Begoniaceae, BEDDING OR WAX BEGONIA
Leaves alternate, ovate, glossy, green to bronzy red, or green variegated with white. Plant may reach 16" tall, usually shorter.
Begonias are easy-care, shade-loving plants that:
Begonias come in a variety of shapes and sizes, the most common of which is the bedding or wax begonia.
Begonia x semperflorens-cultorum
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Begonia is a genus of flowering plants which are divided into eight primary types, each with specific characteristics that allow the species to be easily sorted.
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Tubers are also sometimes formed on aerial branches, as in some Aroids, Begonias, &c.
Leaf Vein Cuttings. This is the normal method of propagating Begonia Rex and a few other plants
Leaf Bud Cuttings. The leaf, together with a bud at the base of the stem, are used for cuttings.
 See also: Green, May, Varieties, Evergreen, Vegetables
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