begonia

noun

be·go·nia | \ bi-ˈgō-nyə

Definition of begonia

: 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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This is a fun begonia to grow and will reward you with gorgeous flowers, good performance and regular hummingbird visits. — Norman Winter, sacbee, "Soon, you’ll be playing that Funky Pink in your displays," 6 July 2018 Begonia Silvery and spotted, bright green or pink stemmed, begonias are just so dang diverse. — Molly Marquand, Good Housekeeping, "5 of the Easiest Houseplants to Grow From Cuttings," 14 Dec. 2017 Angel-winged begonias respond well to softwood stem cuttings, while fleshier-leafed types can be propagated via leaf cutting. — Sunset, "How to Propagate Your Houseplants," 22 Jan. 2018 Begonia Silvery and spotted, bright green or pink stemmed begonias are just so dang diverse. — Molly Marquand, Good Housekeeping, "5 Of The Easiest Houseplants To Grow From Cuttings," 14 Dec. 2017 There’s even a begonia with an iron cross pattern on the leaves to match your tattoos, more accurately called Begonia masoniana. — Kenneth Setzer, miamiherald, "Houseplant advice for the millennial (or anyone) who doesn’t have a green thumb," 11 July 2018 That's a bit of work, considering 80 percent or more of his garden is in containers, including bright rows of Torch and Frost begonias planted in pots hidden behind a trim boxwood hedge on each side of the front steps. — Susan Langenhennig, NOLA.com, "Gretna garden designed to outsmart freezes wins first place in NOLA.com garden contest," 25 Jan. 2018 This method works particularly well with fleshy begonias like the Rexes. — Molly Marquand, Good Housekeeping, "5 Of The Easiest Houseplants To Grow From Cuttings," 14 Dec. 2017 The Funky Pink begonia has the ability to be stand alone in a monoculture basket or container and look dazzling. — Norman Winter, sacbee, "Soon, you’ll be playing that Funky Pink in your displays," 6 July 2018

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