


Growth Habits of Begonias – Horticultural Classifications
With so many species of begonias, and so many thousands of new cultivars, it became important along the way for growers to categorize their begonias in hopes of making things simpler. One thing to keep in mind, though, is that with so many cultivars combining their...
Species, Hybrids, Cultivars & Varieties Explained
Terms that are often confused are species, hybrids, cultivars, and varieties. It is easier…

An Introduction to Begonia Species
The Begonia genus is one of the largest in the plant kingdom. It is estimated to consist of over 2,000 species. Begonia species grow in the tropics and subtropics at a range of altitudes, and in a variety of habitats. It is estimated that the number of undescribed...
Begonia Identification Resources
With over 2000 species and thousands of hybrids, the ID of a specific Begonia can be tenable…
