Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Arctic Breeze Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Arctic Breeze’ Native Habitat: Hybrid; origin uncertain. Likely cultivated for ornamental purposes. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Arctic Breeze’ is a captivating hybrid begonia, celebrated for its striking foliage and compact growth ha

Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Incanifolia Scientific Name: Begonia incanifolia Native Habitat: Peru History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia incanifolia is a captivating species that hails from the lush cloud forests of Peru. While the exact date of its discovery remains somewhat obscured, its presence in botanical circles began to gain tr

Basic Information Common Name: Begonia Darthvaderiana Scientific Name: Begonia darthvaderiana Native Habitat: Borneo (Kalimantan, Indonesia) History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia darthvaderiana is a relatively recent addition to the world of cultivated begonias, having been described scientifically in 2015 by botanist Peter Moonlight. Its discov

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