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

Basic Information Common Name: Peacock Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia pavonina Native Habitat: Humid, shaded forests of Malaysia, specifically in the understory of rainforests in areas of high humidity and elevation. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia pavonina, commonly known as the Peacock Begonia, is a captivating species celebrated for i

Basic Information Common Name: Raspberry Swirl Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Raspberry Swirl’ Native Habitat: Hybrid – not found in the wild. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Raspberry Swirl’ is a captivating cultivar within the vast and diverse Begonia genus. Unlike species begonias that are discovered in

Basic Information Common Name: Passing Storm Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Passing Storm’ Native Habitat: Hybrid; Origin unknown, cultivated variety. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Passing Storm’ is a captivating cultivar, a testament to the artistry of plant breeders. Unlike species found in the wild with tra

Basic Information Common Name: Moonlit Snow Begonia Scientific Name: Begonia ‘Moonlit Snow’ Native Habitat: Hybrid, origin unclear, but Begonias are commonly from tropical and subtropical regions. History / Discovery / Cultivator Begonia ‘Moonlit Snow’ is a captivating cultivar of Begonia, celebrated for its striking foliage