begonia
noun
be·go·nia
bi-ˈgō-nyə 
: any of a large genus (Begonia of the family Begoniaceae, the begonia family) of tropical or subtropical herbs and shrubs that have asymmetrical leaves and are widely cultivated as ornamentals
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Plants like basil, coleus, tomatoes, peppers, begonias, copper plants and others might not be there to greet me the following morning.
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Fibrous begonias, like wax begonias, grow from fibrous roots and don’t go through a dormant period during winter, so they are overwintered indoors as houseplants.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Certain plants prefer cooler or warmer temperatures, like tuberous begonias (40-45°F) and caladiums (65-70°F).
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Shade-loving plants include anthurium, astilbe, begonia, bleeding heart, bromeliad, caladiums, coleus, cranesbill, ferns, foxglove, hellebore, hostas, impatiens, Lily of the Valley, Liriope, lobelia, lungwort, moneywort, periwinkle, spiderwort, trillium, and viola.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
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Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
Fibrous begonias, like wax begonias, grow from fibrous roots and don’t go through a dormant period during winter, so they are overwintered indoors as houseplants.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025
Certain plants prefer cooler or warmer temperatures, like tuberous begonias (40-45°F) and caladiums (65-70°F).
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Shade-loving plants include anthurium, astilbe, begonia, bleeding heart, bromeliad, caladiums, coleus, cranesbill, ferns, foxglove, hellebore, hostas, impatiens, Lily of the Valley, Liriope, lobelia, lungwort, moneywort, periwinkle, spiderwort, trillium, and viola.
—Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
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“Begonia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/begonia. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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begonia
noun
be·go·nia
bi-ˈgō-nyə
: any of a large genus of tropical herbs often grown for their colorful leaves and bright waxy flowers
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