The begonia is a perennial and a member of the Begoniaceae family. Home gardeners often place this plant in their landscape because it produces green…
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The Begonia semperflorens, or wax begonia or bedding begonia, is a plant characterized by a lush appearance with flower colors ranging from white to pink…
Begonias are nature’s gift of beauty and diversity to the amateur garden enthusiast and professional landscaper. With well over 1,000 species, a stunning variety of…
The tuberous begonia derives its name from the fact that it grows from a bulb-like structure known as a tuber. The tubers require a period…
Begonias provide long-lasting color, whether they are grown in garden beds or as houseplants. There are several varieties of begonia separated into two categories: tuberous…
Begonia houseplants are particularly susceptible to a disease called powdery mildew. The degree of injury varies from cosmetic to severe depending on the begonia cultivar,…
The begonia genus (Begonia spp.) consists of a variety of subtropical and tropical flowering plants that are commonly grown outdoors as annuals and indoors as…
Tuberous begonias offer interest and full, colorful flowers to your home garden, but they also come with vulnerability to rot problems. Cultural and maintenance issues…
Lady Frances Begonia Leatherman plants, which are commonly known as wax begonias, originate in the South American nation of Brazil. The scientific name for the…
Begonias are hardy tuberous plants that can provide your garden with years of colorful flowers. Each year, you should remove the tubers from the ground…