Begonia Plants and Care

Begonia plants and varieties

Begonias flowers (plants) available for sale come in three main forms, Tuberose Begonias, Cane Begonias and Bedding Begonias.

Tuberose types are perhaps the most popular begonia flowers in the USA. Cane Begonias with patterned or marbled foliage and flowers that range from red through to white. Rhizomatous Begonias and Rex or bedding (semperflorens) Begonias.

Tuberous types have fantastic flowers. We provide notes on Begonia care as well as Begonia flower photographs. Nurseries have Begoniasfor sale by Mail Order Nurseries and Specialist Nurseries.

Growing Tuberous Begonias

Tuberous Begonias grow well with a little care and produce great flowers in partial shade. Tuberous types also like a well drained humus rich soil and need protection from hot sun and wind.

Tuberous Begonias need to be kept moist but not wet. Feed begonias with a slow release fertilizer, top up with a liquid fertilizer every month and avoid watering foliage.

Plant Tuberose Begonias in spring in hanging baskets for a fantastic display.

More information

Angel Wing Begonia is a Cane stemmed type, said to be a cross between Begonia aconitifolia x Begonia coccinea. However many new cultivars are now available with improved form and colors.

Used widely as an indoor plant, Angel Wing Begonias do well in a filtered light and warm conditions. Water when soil begins to dry out and tip prune to maintain shape.