Rex begonia grows at a moderate pace, reaching maturity of 8 to 12 inches within a few years.This semi-tropical perennial plant does best with bright, indirect light and does not tolerate full ...

Growing conditions: The key to success with rex begonias is to avoid over-watering and to add humidity. These plants thrive in organic, well-drained soil. ...

Unlike the angel-wing and Rex begonias, Rieger begonias are generally grown as a winter blooming annual. The Josephine is among over 350 different species of Begonias at the Botanical Gardens in ...

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 ...

Rex begonias, famous for their foliage, ... When you water, avoid getting water on the foliage. The difficulty with rex begonias is which one to add to your houseplant collection.

MacCubbin gives Florida gardening advice about caring for wax begonias, camellia bushes, banana plants, avocado trees, hibiscus, St. Augustine grass and Asiatic jasmine ...

Unlike other begonias, this one can tolerate full sun as long as it receives adequate water. In fact, the flower colors, as well as the leaf color, are enhanced by sun exposure. ‘Big Red’ is ...

SEATTLE — I can't imagine life without houseplants. Indoor plants enhance the overall appearance of our houses and studies show they boost moods, increase creativity, reduce stress, and ...

Rex begonias just grow directly from the ground. Their stems come out straight from the ground without a stem. ... [water sprays] This is a nine-to-one mixture of bleach, ...