Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Even though the rex begonia is easy to care for, you should follow some simple guidelines to help your plant thrive. Ahead, we ...

The genus Begonia includes more than 1,300 species and countless hybrids which are broken into several classes according to their appearance and cultural requirements. However, many begonias are ...

There are more than 1,300 types of begonias. Several are popular outdoor garden and container plants. However, many begonias are famous only for their foliage; these are rex begonias. Rex begonias ...

We will likely get even more rain this summer. It might be time to think about adding plants that can tolerate moist feet. Begonias are a good candidate. Many species will do well in Kona gardens. The ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Rex begonia BEGONIA REX CULTORUM PHOTOS COURTESY OF MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN PLANTFINDER AND PLANTS OF MERIT • BECKY HOMAN Q • ...

Its name is “Rex” begonia, and as far as I’m concerned it’s the king of the Plant Kingdom when it comes to stunning foliage. I’ve been fascinated by this plant since I was probably 8 or 9 years old.

Begonias (Begonia semperflorens-cultorum) are warm-season annuals with a long blooming period; the “semperflorens” part of the species name means “always flowering.” Another very useful characteristic ...

Jill Maybry demonstrates how to propagate various types of begonias. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, Memphis Botanic Garden Horticulturalist Jill Maybry demonstrates the ...

When you picture a begonia, you probably imagine the pink or red perennial that blooms in flower boxes and on suburban lawns. However, there are actually more than 2,000 types of begonias, and many of ...