Begonia

Description: A very large and diverse genus in which evergreen types with clustered leaves that grow from horizontal stems, types ... more

Begonia ... that make upright canes, and some that die back to underground storage structures are all found. Most are grown for the interest of their foliage, but there are many with beautiful flowers. Suitable for the home or a greenhouse.

Newest Review: ... somehow seem a bit false and waxy, I prefer simple flowers like daisies. Begonias flower from June till October; you may ... more

... have a last few flowers hanging on. But they will soon look messy flowers and leaves fading and rotting. Underneath is the tuber this is a bit like a bulb and will regrow next year. If you can and your begonias are in a frosty area dig them up remove the soil and leave the tuber in a frost free place over winter., does not have too be dark Planting outside again after the frosts next year . You can start your begonia tubers growing again inside in February March time by keeping the soil or compost a little wet...more

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Begone Begonia (358 words)
by - written on 14/10/08 (Very useful, 154 readings)
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Yet another plant that I rescued from my dear departed Dad's house is a begonia. The begonia that I rescued and care for is Begonia rex and is grown as a houseplant, it can be planted outside in the summer but is not winter hardy. This plant has very attractive dark green leaves with red swirls too; in fact some of my plants leaves are redder than green. The Begonia that I have is grown more for its foliage than for the insignificant white flowers. There are many other begonias usually bright red, pink, yellow or white colored flowers. These can be grown in flower borders or planters in the garden or on the patio. Some are good for hanging baskets. ... Read the complete review

Perfect for the Bathroom (502 words)
by - written on 27/09/01 (Very useful, 524 readings)
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The Begonia is a fairly common houseplant and some are cultivated for their foliage and others for flowering. Flowering Begonias vary in size and shape depending on the hybrid from single, button like blooms to double, rose like blooms, and trailing Begonias. They have fairly large leaves and you can get a variety of colours including silver, pink, red and deep green. They also vary in size from fairly large to low growing plants and if you place a few together in a group they give a stunning display. I enjoy seeing plants around the house, I think they add colour, texture, character, a little bit of life and help make a house a home unfortunately not all rooms ... Read the complete review