Begonias appear in garden centers when the bedding annuals come in. Go to the greenhouse and purchase fully grown plants. I always like to start with the easiest and most obvious method. Purchasing Plants Most varieties of begonias can be easily found at plant nurseries or garden stores, and even online. Here is a run down on the various methods to propagate begonias. It’s a rare plant that both gardeners and houseplant enthusiasts cultivate and enjoy. This makes begonias one of the most versatile genus of plants (in my opinion). I will get more into each category later on. There are five main types of begonias: fibrous, tuberous, rhizomatous, and hardy. They have been cultivated for hundreds of years and have more than 1,000 different species.

Cultivation The begonia is one of the most commonly grown flowers for gardeners for their ease of maintenance.īegonias are technically short-lived tender perennials.

Plumier made the discovery of the fibrous begonias in the rainforests of Brazil.Īlthough they were discovered in Brazil, there is actual evidence of begonias being used in Mexico and in China hundreds of years earlier. There are now more than a thousand different species of begonias, each prized for its beautiful flowers and foliage. They were discovered in the late 17th century by Franciscan monk Charles Plumier. Begonia History These Brazilian natives now grow in gardens all over the globe.īegonias are native to the New World Brazil to be precise.

White wax begonia