Have begonia plant at home but don’t know about its variety so this article is for you.
A few days ago, I was walking in the garden during the holidays. Dad called me and said, are you walking around like that? Tell me the name of that plant. I saw that plant for the first time, how can I say. Dad said hey that’s your favorite plant Begonia. I am surprised, I said it is really Begonia plant? Dad said yes, this is one type of Begonia plant. Not only this but also Dad told me about 15 types of begonia plant.
15 types of Begonia plant
- Ambassador White
- Ambassador Rose
- Glowing Embers
- Illumination
- Super Cascade
- Nonstop Rose begonia
- Cocktail mix
- Ballet Rex begonia
- Duarten Rex begonia
- Salsa Rex begonia
- Begonia Exotica
- Million kisses
- Solenia Dusty Rose Begonia
- Reiger Begonia
- Double up white Begonia
Begonia Plant Types
1. Ambassador White
The Begonia Ambassador White grows a glossy green foliage and lovely white blossoms with touches of yellow in the center of bloom. The Begonia is a favorite of landscapers and homeowners alike. It is a compact plant that blooms all summer long and is very uniform in its habit. Begonias prefer full sun to part shade.Ambassador is a rich green-leaf begonia series for early production featuring large flowers on compact 12-inch plants.
2. Ambassador Rose
The Begonia Ambassador Deep Pink produces a green foliage and bright pink blossoms with touches of yellow in the center of bloom. The Begonia is a favorite of landscapers and homeowners alike. It is a compact plant that blooms all summer long and is very uniform in its habit. Begonias prefer full sun to part shade. Dislikes high heat and humidity. Keep soils consistently moist through regular watering, but avoid over watering. Protect Begonia Ambassador Red from strong winds, but provide good air circulation.
3. Glowing Embers
Start off indoors in spring in light, well-drained, neutral compost. May be grown permanently in pots or hanging baskets under glass in bright light shaded from direct sun. Otherwise move outdoors into a sunny or semi-shaded position when all risk of frost is past.A good rule of thumb is to water every two to four days. When it’s hot and dry you’ll need to water more often than when the air cools down and the soil holds more moisture.
4. Illumination
Begonia Illumination Mixed F1 are stunning large double flowers produced on long trailing branching stems that are ideal for hanging baskets or taller containers because of their very vigorous habit. They have tubourous roots, which means rather than long thin thread like roots, it produces bulbous roots in the ground.
5. Super Cascade
Cascading begonias are derived from several different species and begonia groups, but all of them have one thing in common, cascading habits and beautiful flowers. The tender plants have succulent foliage and thrive if given regular water, well-drained soil, and season-long fertilization.Unlike most flowering plants, which require at least a half day of full sun, begonias actually prefer growing in the shade. They also never have a down time. Once begonias begin flowering, they bloom continuously from summer to frost.
6. Nonstop Rose Begonia
It grows well in sun and shade and is perfect for growing in pots. For best results keep Begonia ‘Non Stop’ plants well watered, and feed fortnightly with a high-potash fertiliser to prolong flowering. This plant is starting tuberous begonias indoors is well worth the effort. You’ll have flowering plants more than a month earlier, and once they start blooming, they’ll continue non-stop until fall.
7. Cocktail Mix
Cocktail Mix Wax Begonia is a compact mounding annual with glossy bronze heart-shaped foliage. The clusters of small orchid-like flowers with yellow centers come in various colors and bloom through summer. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. You may want to keep it away from hot, dry locations that receive direct afternoon sun or which get reflected sunlight, such as against the south side of a white wall. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water.
8. Ballet Rex begonia
Beyond their air-cleaning prowess, Rex Begonias have a few tricks up their leaves. They’re like the plant kingdom’s apothecaries, with antimicrobial properties that can help with respiratory issues. However, don’t go making a salad out of them; they contain oxalic acid, which isn’t exactly stomach-friendly. Regularly turn pots around so all the leaves get an even amount of light but be sure to protect them from direct summer sunlight as this could scorch their leaves.
9. Duarten Rex begonia
Rex begonias can be grown indoors. They are an easy-care houseplant if you can give them their preferred conditions.Marked by dramatic colors often a mix of green, pink or burgundy the Rex Begonia can also include metallic shades of grayish silver. Rex Begonias are good-natured – they are as easy to care for as they are easy on the eyes.
10. Salsa Rex begonia
Rex begonias are versatile plants that you can grow indoors or outdoors: Its colorful leaves make for an elegant indoor plant or addition to a terrarium. To grow begonias as an indoor plant, select a wide, shallow pot with drainage holes, fill it with porous potting soil, and place it near an east- or west-facing window.Place these cuties in a spot that will provide gentle indirect light. Water when the soil feels dry to the touch a few inches down but never allow them to dry to the point of wilting.
11. Begonia Exotica
Begonia leaves root easily. All one needs to do is snip a leaf, push its stem into potting soil, and keep it moist. After a few weeks new leaves emerge.The lifespan of the average cultivar in begonias is most likely around 10 years. Of the roughly 20,000 cultivars of Begonia we know of, only a fraction still exist. Begonias are tolerant of a range of light conditions, from full sun to shade. In colder climates, plants can tolerate more light.
12. Million Exotica
Apart from the Begoniaceae family, the begonia plant can be grown from tubers, rhizomes, or long, cane-like fibers. You would have to choose the rhizomatous begonias when you want to grow them in India. Exotica Begonia prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly.It doesn’t require additional humidity but it grow best in well draining soil. Allow enough sunlight to keep the soil moist and healthy. Don’t plant in direct sunlight in regions that experience scorching summers.
13. Solania Dusty Rose begonia
Solenia dusty rose is a beautiful shade of pink. It is lighter on the inner petals and then darker around the margins. It requires an evenly moist well-drained soil for optimal growth, but will die in standing water. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution, and will benefit from being planted in a relatively sheltered location.The flowers are all uniform ruffled flowers that sit upright. It forms a neat mound and would fill a small pot perfectly, or it would look great as part of a mixed shade container.
14. Reiger Begonia
Your Rieger begonia gets enough bright, indirect light and provided its other needs are met it should flower. Still, if you’ve moved from short days to a period of longer day length and you don’t see blooms, make sure that your plant isn’t in full shade. Rieger begonias are a cross between tuberous and wax begonias. The result is beautiful glossy foliage with an abundance of dainty flowers. The blooms are an interesting combination of single and double-petaled flowers all produced on the same plant.
15. Double tap white begonia
White Green-Leaf Begonia plants prefer a more shaded location that receives little sunlight each day. Even though they can survive in full sun, they do their best when given time away from the sun. These are quite vigorous. They can tolerate some drought conditions, but will look their best with more consistent moisure and regular feeding. Once in full swing, they’ll flower repeatedly for months, still going strong well into autumn.