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How to grow and care for begonias

Keep these beauties cool, and they will show off their blooms all summer long.
Elatior begonia (Begonia x hiemalis) is a fast-growing flowering plant with fleshy, heart-shaped green foliage and blossoms that come in vibrant yellow, orange, red, pink, coral, and white colors.
Get a head start by planting your begonia tubers indoors now ...
Begonias (Begonia sp.) are among some of the most common types of flowering plants you might see in a home garden. While often grown as houseplants, they also do well when planted in outdoor ...
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.
Of all the easiest plants to propagate from cuttings and grow for free, begonias shine because of their amazing variety of 2,000 species and multiple forms of propagation through cuttings. Best of all ...