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Begonia

Discover the amazing Begonia, a plant with over 2,000 types, blooming in colorful flowers!

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Begonia manicata. Herbier général de l’amateur. Deuxième Série, vol. 3 (1839-50)

Begonia manicata. Herbier général de l’amateur. Deuxième Série, vol. 3 (1839-50)

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DSC00308 - Rainbow Begonia
Begonia Amidst Evergreens
Begonia seeds multiply into perfect seedlings
Yellow Begonia
Begonia cinnabarina. A monograph of the Trochilidæ, or family of humming-birds, vol. 3 (1861) [J. Gould & H.C. Richter]
old Begonia
Begonia. This one is a mystery. The first Begonia of this type reached England in 1864. The name is not valid. Perhaps the Germans were working with them first. Deutsches Magazin für Garten- und Blumenkunde; Stuggart, G. Weise. (1855)
Heliotropes and Begonia
DSC00304 - Barkos Begonia
East Indian klugia (Rhynchoglossum notonianum), with fuschsia begonia (Begonia fuchsioides, as B. miniata). Deutsches Magazin fur Garten- und Blumenkunde; Stuggart, G. Weise. (1854)
DSC00303 - Barkos Begonia

Key Facts

Number of Species
Over 2,000 different kinds of Begonias exist.
Native Climate
Moist subtropical and tropical climates.
Flower Feature
Flowers have colorful parts but no sepals.
Fun Fact
Begonias can be grown inside as houseplants or outside in the summer.

Meet the Colorful Begonia!

Imagine a plant that comes in more than 2,000 different kinds! That's the Begonia! These plants are famous for their super bright and colorful flowers. They don't have regular petals and sepals like some other flowers, but their colorful parts are still beautiful. Begonias love warm, wet places and can be found in tropical and subtropical areas all around the world.

Where Do Begonias Live?

Begonias are like little travelers who love warm, humid homes. They are native to moist tropical and subtropical climates. Think of places like rainforests where it's warm and there's lots of rain. But guess what? Even if you live somewhere cold, you can still enjoy Begonias! People grow them inside their houses as pretty houseplants, or outside in the summer when it's warm.

Begonia's Flower Power!

Begonias are real show-stoppers with their flowers! These flowers come in so many amazing colors, like red, pink, yellow, and white. They are like nature's paint palette! While they don't have the usual petals and sepals, their colorful parts are what make them so special and loved by gardeners and plant lovers everywhere.

Begonias: Indoors and Outdoors!

Whether you live in a sunny jungle or a cozy house, there's a Begonia for you! In cooler places, they are often grown indoors as houseplants, bringing a splash of color to your room. When summer arrives, they can be moved outside to brighten up gardens and patios. They are super versatile and loved for their beauty in many different homes.

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