The Begonian
The Begonian
The Begonian is the bimonthly publication of the American Begonia Society and a wealth of information for those with interests in Begoniaceae, whether new to begonias or an experienced grower. The Begonian is a primary benefit provided by membership in the American Begonia Society.
Beginning growers will find articles on growing techniques, including care specific to various types of begonias. More advanced growers will enjoy detailed information on cultural care and also stay up-to-date with reports of newly published species and newly registered hybrids, announced and described in The Begonian.
Other favorite topics include conservation, propagation, pest and disease identification and control, and terrarium culture.
- It’s nice to dream of faraway places and adventure. Maybe a Begonia expedition to an exotic locale? We’ve got that for you in this issue with “Begonia Hunting in Vietnam – Part 1.” Join Stephen Maciejewski, Wen-ke Dong and others on an exciting 18-day trip through remote areas in search of our favorite plants.
- Find out how a grower’s efforts to hybridize her begonias led her on a journey of conservation instead in “Species Conservation of Begonia thelmae.”
- If you’ve been growing begonias for more than five minutes, you’ve heard the name Irene Nuss. Read about her amusing hybridizing backstory and more about the beautiful begonias she created in “Irene Nuss: Looking Back at a Very Special Hybridizer.”
- A Long Overdue Begonia Registration: Begonia ‘Eaglesham’ by Robert Eaglesham, the Jardin Botanique de Montréal.
- Any pot can be a suitable candidate for growing begonias, from plastic to terra-cotta. Take a look at options at this article, and decide what is best suited for your begonias.
The Begonian Spotlight
The Begonian May/June 2022
The May/June issue of The Begonian is full of great Begonia information! To further conservation...
The Begonian March/April 2022
Take a peek at what’s in the March/April 2022 issue of The Begonian! Looking for a great online...
Spotlight The Begonian 1-2 2022
After two long years without plant sales, we have two big events planned – both with fabulous...
The Begonian 11-12 2021
It’s good to have a project. Even more so if it involves begonias. In this issue of The Begonian,...
The Begonian 9-10 2021
The American Begonia Society has a brand-new logo! Revolving around a Begonia rex cultorum leaf...
The Begonian 7-8 2021
As summer is winding down, don't forget about all the fantastic information packed into the 2021...
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