{"id":9862,"date":"2020-11-27T19:23:12","date_gmt":"2020-11-27T19:23:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=9862"},"modified":"2022-12-20T13:23:50","modified_gmt":"2022-12-20T18:23:50","slug":"begonia-varieties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/begonia-varieties\/","title":{"rendered":"Begonia Varieties: The 10 Most Popular Species And Varieties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The variety of different begonia species and varieties is gigantic. We have compiled the most beautiful begonia species and their best varieties for you. The tropics are considered the most species-rich spot on our planet. After all, about two-thirds of all known animal and plant species live in the ancient forests. No wonder, then, that the species-rich genus of <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/begonia\/\">begonia<\/a> also has its origins there.<\/p>\n<p>The genus of the begonias has over 1800 different species. In addition, there are also varieties and hybrids of the respective species. One hardly keeps an overview there. We, therefore, focus on some of the most beautiful begonia species for you. Begonias can be divided into several smaller groups.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leaf_Begonias\"><\/span>Leaf Begonias<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6616471f3eeca\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6616471f3eeca\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/begonia-varieties\/#Leaf_Begonias\" title=\"Leaf Begonias\">Leaf Begonias<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/begonia-varieties\/#Trout_Begonia_Begonia_maculata\" title=\"Trout Begonia (Begonia maculata)\">Trout Begonia (Begonia maculata)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/begonia-varieties\/#Eyelash_begonia_Begonia_bowerae\" title=\"Eyelash begonia (Begonia bowerae)\">Eyelash begonia (Begonia bowerae)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/begonia-varieties\/#King_Begonia_Begonia_rex\" title=\"King Begonia (Begonia rex)\">King Begonia (Begonia rex)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/begonia-varieties\/#Flower_begonias\" title=\"Flower begonias\">Flower begonias<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/begonia-varieties\/#Fuchsia_begonia_Begonia_fuchsioides\" title=\"Fuchsia begonia (Begonia fuchsioides)\">Fuchsia begonia (Begonia fuchsioides)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/begonia-varieties\/#Begonia_boliviensis\" title=\"Begonia boliviensis\">Begonia boliviensis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/begonia-varieties\/#Winter_hard_begonia_species\" title=\"Winter hard begonia species\">Winter hard begonia species<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/begonia-varieties\/#Ice_begonia_varieties\" title=\"Ice begonia varieties\">Ice begonia varieties<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/begonia-varieties\/#Elatior_begonias\" title=\"Elatior begonias\">Elatior begonias<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/begonia-varieties\/#Tuber_begonias\" title=\"Tuber begonias\">Tuber begonias<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>These are named not because they would never flower, but because they are primarily planted for their extremely decorative leaves. You can use these begonias especially well as a houseplant.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9871\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/begonia-red-flower-in-flower-pot.jpg\" alt=\"begonia red flower in flower pot\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/begonia-red-flower-in-flower-pot.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/begonia-red-flower-in-flower-pot-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trout_Begonia_Begonia_maculata\"><\/span>Trout Begonia (Begonia maculata)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The intensely dotted leaves of the trout begonia immediately catch the eye. The white-silvery dots are in strong contrast to the dark green leaves with the red underside. The plants with the magnificent leaf decoration are native to the rainforest of Brazil. Therefore they need a lot of water and feel comfortable at temperatures around 20 \u00b0C all year round.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9864\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/White-spotted-Begonia-leaves.jpg\" alt=\"White spotted Begonia leaves\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/White-spotted-Begonia-leaves.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/White-spotted-Begonia-leaves-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eyelash_begonia_Begonia_bowerae\"><\/span>Eyelash begonia (Begonia bowerae)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Also, the eyelashes-Begonie attracts attention through its special leaf-coloring. The slightly serrated leaves are not too large but are colored in many different ways. The basic color is a light green, which is interspersed with dark green to a brown or black. This creates an intense pattern of different shades of green. It takes its name from the hairs on its leaves and stems.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9865\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Begonia-bowerae.jpg\" alt=\"Begonia bowerae\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Begonia-bowerae.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Begonia-bowerae-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The compact, approximately 25 cm high plant is native to Mexico and is an attractive houseplant.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tiger<\/strong>: The variety has brown patterned leaves and white and pink flowers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rubra<\/strong>: The <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/devils-ivy\/\">leaves of this variety<\/a> appear to be reddish-brown, but they are interspersed with light veining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"King_Begonia_Begonia_rex\"><\/span>King Begonia (Begonia rex)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The king-Begonia, which is called also Blatt-Begonia, is a pure breed-form, whose ancestors come from the Asian area, however. Its dark green leaves are white, pink, and purple patterned and a beautiful decoration for your room.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9866\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Begonia-rex.jpg\" alt=\"Begonia rex\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Begonia-rex.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Begonia-rex-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>However, you should not place the plant in direct sunlight and keep it away from the heating.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Helen Lewis<\/strong>: The well-tried variety with the blackish leaves with a bright mark in the middle is almost a classic among the King Begonias.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Escargot<\/strong>: A similar leaf pattern as the variety &#8216;Helen Lewis&#8217; is also carrying &#8216;Escargot&#8217;. The main difference, however, is the spirals in which the leaf emerges from the stem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Merry Christmas<\/strong>: The leaves of this variety are pink or almost purple in the middle. Towards the outside, they first become lighter and finally turn green.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flower_begonias\"><\/span>Flower begonias<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These begonias do not have quite as much to offer as the leaf begonias in terms of leaves, but their flowers are real showpieces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You Might Also Like <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/flowers-that-start-with-b\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Flowers That Start With B<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fuchsia_begonia_Begonia_fuchsioides\"><\/span>Fuchsia begonia (Begonia fuchsioides)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Mexican-stemmed fuchsia begonia bears fuchsia-like, drooping flowers in shades of red and pink. However, these only appear in autumn and last until spring if they hibernate properly. The plant grows upright and can be wintered indoors. With age, it begins to tilt. For this reason, it gives a beautiful figure in <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/aeschynanthus\/\">hanging<\/a> baskets.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9867\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Begonia-fuchsioides.jpg\" alt=\"Begonia fuchsioides\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Begonia-fuchsioides.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Begonia-fuchsioides-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Begonia_boliviensis\"><\/span>Begonia boliviensis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This rather hanging begonia species originates from the mountain forests of the eastern Andes, especially from Bolivia. It has bell-shaped, small flowers and narrow, elongated leaves. It thrives best in partial shade. Although this begonia develops tubers as a survival organ, it is typically not counted among the tuberous begonias.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bonfire<\/strong>: The flowers of this variety have an intense red color.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summerwings White<\/strong>: The variety &#8216;Summerwings White&#8217; presents itself with pure white flowers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9868\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Begonia-boliviensis.jpg\" alt=\"Begonia boliviensis\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Begonia-boliviensis.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Begonia-boliviensis-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Winter_hard_begonia_species\"><\/span>Winter hard begonia species<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One can hardly call begonias hardy. The plants originate from the tropics and subtropics and are therefore not adapted to cold temperatures and frosts. If they are exposed to these, they die. Only very few species are considered relatively frost tolerant and can be wintered outside with good protection of leaves and foliage.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Japanese slate leaf (Begonia grandis)<\/strong>: The species originates from the region west of Beijing and is divided into several subspecies. The best known is probably Begonia grandis evansiana. It is an excellent perennial in the undergrowth of woody plants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Begonia panchtharensis<\/strong>: Also this quite unknown species with very large and deeply lobed leaves survives frosts. It was discovered a few years ago in the Himalayan Mountains in Nepal and has since made it into the plant trade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can learn more about the two <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/begonia-frosty-two-cold-tolerant-species-and-varieties\/\">frost tolerant begonia<\/a> species and their subspecies and varieties here.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ice_begonia_varieties\"><\/span>Ice begonia varieties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ice begonias (Begonia semperflorens) are blooming contemporaries until winter. With all the variety they have to offer, there is something for every taste. Among the most beautiful varieties are the classic Ice Begonias &#8216;Ostas H&#8217; and &#8216;Oreb H Pink&#8217;. But this species also has its own special features to offer, such as the dark foliage &#8216;Cocktail&#8217; series, the bicolored &#8216;Volumina Rose bicolor&#8217; or the doublet.<\/p>\n<p>We have compiled <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/white-ice-begonia\/\">more information about the White Ice Begonias<\/a> and their varieties here for you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Elatior_begonias\"><\/span>Elatior begonias<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Elatior begonias (Begonia x hiemalis) are the right flowering begonias for your room. This hybrid group feels comfortable all year round at room temperature and is extremely flowering. You will be spoilt for choice with the wide range of varieties in this begonia species. Some of the most beautiful are the white-flowered &#8216;Clara&#8217;, &#8216;Camilla&#8217; with its pink flowers, and the intense red flowering &#8216;Barkos&#8217;. Also worth mentioning are the two varieties &#8216;Yellow Stone&#8217; and &#8216;Carneval&#8217; to give a small selection.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9869\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Elatior-begonias.jpg\" alt=\"Elatior begonias\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Elatior-begonias.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Elatior-begonias-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tuber_begonias\"><\/span>Tuber begonias<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Tuber begonias (Begonia \u00d7 tuberhybrida) are a group of hybrids of different begonia species. They belong to the most popular begonias and contain thirteen groups. The most important feature of these begonias is the tubers, which they form as a survival organ. During the winter they retreat completely in order to sprout again in spring.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9870\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Tuber-begonias.jpg\" alt=\"Tuber begonias\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Tuber-begonias.jpg 750w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Tuber-begonias-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Beautiful are the tuber begonias, which are often summarized under the name &#8220;Grandiflora&#8221;. They have beautiful large flowers in all imaginable colors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cordelia<\/strong>: This variety is characterized by its beautiful white flowers with pink edges.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Majesy<\/strong>: The flowers of the variety &#8216;Majesy&#8217; shine in bright yellow.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Snow Goose<\/strong>: Pure white like a snow goose &#8211; this is how the flowers of &#8216;Snow Goose&#8217; shine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The variety of different begonia species and varieties is gigantic. We have compiled the most beautiful begonia species and their best varieties for you. The tropics are considered the most species-rich spot on our planet. After all, about two-thirds of all known animal and plant species live in the ancient forests. No wonder, then, that&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":9863,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9862"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9862"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9862\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27251,"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9862\/revisions\/27251"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9862"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}