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 ...

The rex begonia is sometimes referred to as the fancy-leaf begonia or painted-leaf begonia, and for good reason. These ...

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 ...

Audrey Temmer of Appleton is a fancier of fine foliage. One of her favorite foliage plants for containers that last well into fall are the amazing and varied rex begonias. One of the most spectacular ...

This time of year, I find myself craving color around my house. Many stores will have great specials on indoor plants this time of year. A little greenery certainly is a pick-me-up, but what about ...

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 ...

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.

As much as I like decorating with colorful poinsettias during the Christmas season, I'm always on the lookout for nontraditional plants that can add interest and be just as effective in spreading ...

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The “discovery” of rex begonias was a very serendipitous event. There are a couple versions of the story floating around, but the most dramatic one says that back in 1856 Belgian horticulturalist Jean ...