Basic Information Common Name: Shadow King Lava Red Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Shadow King Lava Red’ Native Habitat: Hybrid; parent species originate from tropical and subtropical regions. History / Discovery / Cultivator The Begonia ‘Shadow King Lava Red’ is a captivating cultivar within the vast Begonia genus, renow

Basic Information Common Name: Tiger Kitten Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Tiger Kitten’ Native Habitat: Hybrid, origin unknown History / Discovery / Cultivator The Begonia ‘Tiger Kitten’ is a captivating cultivar, shrouded in a bit of mystery when it comes to its exact origins. Unlike species begonias found in specific g

Basic Information Common Name: UFO Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘UFO’ Native Habitat: Hybrid; parentage unknown. Typically cultivated in greenhouses or as a houseplant. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘UFO’ is a captivating cultivar of Begonia known for its uniquely shaped and textured leaves, reminiscent of, as

Basic Information Common Name: Wintergreen Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Wintergreen’ Native Habitat: Hybrid; parent species originate from tropical and subtropical regions. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Wintergreen’ is a captivating cultivar resulting from the deliberate hybridization of various Begonia spec

Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Melanobullata Scientific Name: Begonia melanobullata Native Habitat: Borneo (Kalimantan) History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia melanobullata is a captivating species endemic to the island of Borneo, specifically the Indonesian province of Kalimantan. Its discovery is relatively recent, with its formal descr

Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Ferox Scientific Name: Begonia ferox Native Habitat: Borneo (specifically Sarawak, Malaysia) History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ferox, a truly remarkable and recently discovered begonia species, originates from the humid, tropical rainforests of Borneo, specifically Sarawak, Malaysia. It was formally des

Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Paulensis Scientific Name: Begonia paulensis Native Habitat: Espírito Santo, Brazil History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia paulensis is a relatively rare and enchanting species endemic to the state of Espírito Santo in Brazil. Its discovery is not as widely documented as some other begonias, but it’s b

Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Thelmae Scientific Name: Begonia thelmae Native Habitat: Philippines History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia thelmae is a captivating species originating from the Philippines. While pinpointing the exact individual who formally discovered and named Begonia thelmae is proving difficult, the plant likely came t

Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Chlorosticta Scientific Name: Begonia chlorosticta Native Habitat: Borneo (specifically Sarawak, Malaysia) History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia chlorosticta is a captivating species that originates from the humid rainforests of Borneo, specifically Sarawak, Malaysia. Its discovery remains somewhat shrouded

Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Luxurians Scientific Name: Begonia luxurians Native Habitat: Brazil History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia luxurians, also known as the Palm Leaf Begonia, is a striking species native to the rainforests of southeastern Brazil, specifically in the state of Espírito Santo. Its discovery and subsequent introduc