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Table of Contents Ooh, I love the sound of dragons. They are mystical creatures just as magical as the dragon wing begonia plant. The plant has colorful flowers with lush green foliage. The best of all is growing them as a houseplant all year round. So, if you want to add some magic with color…

Table of Contents Did you know that rex begonia is considered perennial in tropical and semitropical regions but grown annually in North America? Although rex begonias have exquisite flowers, they are more commonly planted for their vibrantly colored and intriguingly textured leaves. Dark leaves with pronounced silvery grey stripes distinguished these plants. They are begonias…

Table of Contents Native to the elevated regions of Malaysia, this rare Begonia pavonina is a gorgeous specimen known for its dark bronze leaves with a red-shaded abaxial surface. Also known as Peacock begonia, they are relatively grown at low light conditions making the leaves gain an attractive iridescent blue sheen. Begonia pavonina Plant Care Basics…

Table of Contents With a thousand species of this genus, you can expect wide variations in flower colors, foliage patterns, and growth habits. This group of tender perennial plants can grow from a delicate height of 6 inches to bushy plants erecting at over 5 feet tall. Depending on the variety, it may require total…

I remember when I first bought my Begonia Grandis. I will just say that it didn’t seem that hardy at all. I recall how fragile it appeared with its winged-shaped olive-green leaves. Even now I wonder why I decided to go for an unsightly indoor plant like that. And, now you think I must be…