Basic Information Common Name: Sizemoreae Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia sizemoreae Native Habitat: Guangxi, China History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia sizemoreae is a fascinating species endemic to the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region in southern China. The plant was formally described and named in 2002 by Ching I Peng, Shin-Ming Ku, and Yao
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Beefsteak Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Beefsteak Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia erythrophylla Native Habitat: Mexico History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia erythrophylla, commonly known as the Beefsteak Begonia, is a captivating plant with a history rooted in botanical exploration and cultivation. It originates from Mexico, specifically the northeaster
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Iron Cross Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Iron Cross Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia masoniana Native Habitat: New Guinea History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia masoniana, commonly known as the Iron Cross Begonia due to the distinctive, dark brown cross-shaped marking in the center of its textured, puckered leaves, is a fascinating and relatively recent ad
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Rhizomatous Begonia (Group)
Basic Information Common Name: Rhizomatous Begonia (Group) Scientific Name: Begonia Rhizomatous Group Native Habitat: Primarily tropical and subtropical regions of the world, with centers of diversity in South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. History / Discovery / Cultivator Rhizomatous begonias, as a group, boast a rich history intertwined wit
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Jurassic Watermelon Rex Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Jurassic Watermelon Rex Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Jurassic Watermelon’ Native Habitat: Hybrid, not found in the wild. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Jurassic Watermelon’ is a captivating cultivar belonging to the Rex Begonia group, celebrated for their strikingly ornamental f
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Silvermist Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Silvermist Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Silvermist’ Native Habitat: Hybrid; origin primarily from cultivated breeding programs. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Silvermist’ is a captivating hybrid begonia prized for its shimmering silver foliage and intricate leaf patterns. Unlike
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Escargot Rex Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Escargot Rex Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Escargot’ Native Habitat: Hybrid; Origin unknown. Rex begonias originate from tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. History / Discovery / Cultivator The ‘Escargot’ Rex Begonia is a captivating cultivar celebrated for its unique, spiraled foli
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Rex Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Rex Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia rex Native Habitat: Northeast India, China, Vietnam History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia rex, with its flamboyant and diverse foliage, boasts a history interwoven with exploration, cultivation, and enduring popularity. The species was first discovered in Assam, Northeast India,
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Jurassic Silver Swirl Rex Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Jurassic Silver Swirl Rex Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Jurassic Silver Swirl’ Native Habitat: Hybrid cultivar, origin unknown. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Jurassic Silver Swirl’ is a captivating cultivar belonging to the Rex Begonia group, renowned for their ornamental foliag
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Fireworks Rex Begonia
Basic Information Common Name: Fireworks Rex Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Fireworks’ Native Habitat: Hybrid; origin is horticultural. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Fireworks’ is a captivating Rex Begonia hybrid, prized for its vibrant foliage. Rex Begonias, in general, have a rich history rooted in botanical