Begonias, leaves that paint themselves.
The genus grown for foliage first and flowers second - metallic rex leaves, spotted angel wings, spiralled escargots and iron-cross patterns. Here are the collector begonias sorted by how hard they are to keep happy, with the light, water and quirks of each. There are 17 in the catalog.
Keep away from pets. Toxic to cats and dogs (soluble calcium oxalates, concentrated in the underground rhizomes and tubers). Chewing causes oral irritation, drooling and vomiting - keep every begonia out of reach of pets and children.
Beginner Beefsteak Begonia
Beginner Dragon Wing Begonia
Beginner Wax Begonia
Intermediate Angel Wing Begonia
Intermediate Begonia Luxurians
Intermediate Begonia Soli-Mutata
Intermediate Escargot Begonia
Intermediate Eyelash Begonia
Intermediate Iron Cross Begonia
Intermediate Painted-Leaf Begonia
Intermediate Polka Dot Begonia
Intermediate Rex Begonia
Intermediate Rhizomatous Begonia
Intermediate Rieger Begonia
Intermediate Shrub Begonia
Intermediate Tuberous Begonia
Advanced Peacock Begonia
Gear for begonias
Indoor potting mix Fresh, fast-draining soil fixes more problems than any tonic. Check price Soil moisture meter Ends the overwatering guessing game. Check price Small humidifier Heated rooms dry the air far below what tropical leaves like. Check price Full-spectrum grow light Winter light levels, solved. Check price
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