Begonia Ideas, Tips & Guides

We bring you a beautiful array of blooms that resemble impatiens but also offer a different charm with their vivid hues and lush foliage!

What Causes Begonia Leaves to Curl (and What to Do About It)

Foliage plants are fine but it is the flowers we all want! And if we get them sooner, like without waiting for too long after planting would be great, right? Well, you are in for a treat!

What makes these plants special in the world of gardening? Well, all of these bring something unique to the table (umm, the sides on the leaves or stems) that will enrich your plant collection!

For small spaces like shelves and cabinets where you would like to showcase green specimens, you want plants for shallow pots, so that they can be displayed in a limited room. For that, we have the most beautiful ones!

These purple houseplants are easy to grow from cuttings, you can either grow them in soil or just water.

Chilly months pose a challenge to grow plants outdoors, but you can definitely start some beautiful ones indoors! The specimens in this list look stunning and propagate easily, too!

The beautiful balcony plants on the terrace at the London house of Henrietta Courtauld of the Land Gardeners

Begonias are popular flowering plants known for their beauty and diversity, but beyond this, they also carry symbolic meanings!

Cross summer-blooming begonias with some of their cold-tolerant counterparts and you get the Rieger begonia—a great option for a pop of tropical color during the winter season. Pronounced “REE-ger,” the Rieger begonia is a winter flowering plant with blossoms like tea roses. Although these hybrids don’t have any scent, they more than make up for it with their riotously colorful, creamy blooms. Riegers range from reds, pinks, and bright yellows to shades of orange and stark white. What’s more, under the right conditions, they can bloom indoors for several weeks and they’re fairly easy to propagate, too.

Whether it’s the intricate patterns on the foliage, or the vivid colors on the leaves – these artistic plants are a sight to behold!

You just need a pot (of soil or water) and a single leaf with a bit of petiole or cutting to propagate most of the plants on this list. Isn’t it easy?

If you want cool plants for your home, try these unique trailing ones! Like Trailing Begonia with pretty leaves, Trailing Jade for hanging pots, Trailing Rosemary for fragrant greenery, and Trailing Peperomia with nice patterns. Also, check out Trailing African Violet, Trailing Ferns, Trailing Spider Plant, and Trailing Calathea. Read more about each one below.

As with fashion, floriculture also has its trends. Dutch botanist Jacqueline van der Kloet signals two color trends.

You might know about Croton and Polka Dot indoor plants. But did you know that Begonia, Fittonia, Ctenanthe, Tradescantia, Stromanthe, Cordyline, and Neoregelia also have varieties with 4 color leaves?

Alright, one last wishlist post from me, your GPOD editor… This time I’m looking past flowers to foliage that I want to add to the garden. Everyone knows that foliage is the heart of a well-designed garden as it lasts so much longer than flowers. BUT I’m very guilty of being seduced by pretty flowers, so I need to really focus on stepping up my foliage game this year.

Blooming around the festive time, Christmas Begonias stand out with their heart shaped leaves that are stunning enough to make it the centerpiece of your holiday decor!

 Propagating begonias can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to expand your collection. In this guide, you can find the best and simplest ways to propagate begonias to enjoy more of these lovely plants in your garden or indoor space.

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How to Grow and Care for Angel-Wing Begonias Begonia coccinea, B. corallina, B. dietrichiana, and hybrids

Before you consider discarding those seemingly unimportant leaves from your plants, pause for a moment and check out this list from top to bottom. They can grow into a new plant!

These Plants that Have Christmas in Their Names are popular choices for holiday decoration, adding a festive touch to homes with their color, texture, and seasonal cheer!

The growing trend of Shower Plants is gaining popularity, and it’s easy to see why! Thriving in the high humidity of a bathroom, these plants enhance the space visually and make it more luxe and lively. Plus, they’re low-maintenance.

I don’t know what it is lately, but for some reason every single project I’ve been attempting to tackle lately has turned out to either be more costly, more time consuming, or both than originally planned.

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Imagine your home graced by the captivating hues of deep purples, striking pinks, and even electric blues. These not-your-average, Houseplants of Unusual Colors, are more than just a visual treat; they’re a conversation starter and a testament to the incredible diversity of nature’s creations!

Mid and late fall is not an ideal time for propagation unless you are in a frost-free region with a warm, arid, or tropical climate (USDA Zones 9 to 11); for such a climate, this is an ideal time to grow succulents and houseplants cuttings.

There are many benefits to adding plants to your living room – not only do they brighten the room with greenery but some also help to purify the air. Whether you add one or more plants, there’s a variety to choose from for every type of living room, from architecturally impressive palms to tiny succulents.

Here are some uncommon Pink Indoor Plants to Grow in Water that we are sure, you must have never come across! If you like subtle shades in foliage and blooms, these are your best options!

Kitchens are often warm and ideal for plants that need humidity, from elegant peace lilies to the vibrant Begonia rex. There’s a lot more moisture in the air in kitchens than other rooms of the house, due to cooking as well as use of appliances such as washing machines and tumble driers. Not all kitchens are warm and humid, however, and there are other factors to consider when choosing the best plants for your space – some kitchens are cold at night, a south-facing kitchen with big glass doors will receive lots of direct sun, while an old cottage kitchen may have dim lighting and small windows. Your kitchen may have windowsills in sun and shelves in shade. The key is to determine heat and light levels in the different parts of your kitchen and buy plants to suit your specific environment.

House plants in a bedroom can bring nature inside and create an attractive, relaxing environment. Studies have shown that house plants can reduce stress levels and improve mood. This suggests that growing plants in your bedroom could help promote a restful atmosphere conducive to a good night’s sleep. Some house plants also regulate humidity levels, and those with high leaf surface area can purify the air by removing dust and other fine particles.

Propagating begonias is fun, simple, and rewarding, allowing you to expand your collection without the expense of buying new plants.

Red Flowers With Yellow Center —a stunning, yet often overlooked phenomenon in the floral world. These unique blooms offer more than just striking visuals; they are a dance of colors and meanings!

Here’s How to Root Indoor Plant Cuttings Easily and Quickly to multiply them without spending any additional money!

Even when summer gardens wind down, the hardy begonia (Begonia grandis) is still going strong in most shade gardens where it’s planted. In fact, this herbaceous perennial generally blooms from about midsummer through October until the first frost. This long bloom time is just one of many reasons gardeners appreciate the hardy begonia so much. Because the hardy begonia thrives in part shade, it’s perfect as an understory plant. (That means you could include hardy begonias around the base of your trees and shrubs or even plant them in the shade of taller perennials next season.)