FOLIAGE BEGONIAS
The begonia genus of over 1000 species has given rise to over 10,000 hybrids and cultivars. This gives some idea of the variety and the popularity of these plants. They can be divided into bedding plants, indoor plants, and foliage plants, but many species are suitable for all three purposes. Begonias are widespread in tropical and subtropical regions and most are frost tender while some are half hardy. They have three root forms, some growing from tubers, some from rhizomes, while the rest have fibrous roots. The tuberous species are mostly deciduous, while the rest are evergreen or partially so.
Begonias grow in light, well-drained neutral to slightly acid potting compost, in bright light, with shade from the hottest sun. Water moderately when in growth, sparingly in winter, and apply a balanced fertilizer regularly in the season. Many begonias can be planted in the garden but also make good indoor or patio plants. All species and some cultivars can be propagated by seeds, but we propagate all our plants from leaf and stem cuttings in spring and summer. Some tufted and rhizomatous sorts may also be divided, and tubers may be cut into sections after they have started to grow.
At Petal Faire Nursery we collect, propagate and sell the foliage begonias which have asymmetrical leaves in a wide variety of shapes and colours. These are divided into tuberous, Rex type and cane stemmed begonias.
I started collecting begonias around 2012, more as a response to many enquiries, than from any enthusiasm on my part. I have always been loath to get involved with “soft indoor type” plant, hence my initial hesitation in growing streptocarpus. However I have been fascinated by the wonderful array of begonias that are available and once we managed to propagate our own we were just hooked! Please enjoy our extensive selection of fabulous plants.
After a very cold winter plants will only be available in mid November 2020
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Begonia - Antoons butterfly
Description: A tough rhizomatous begonia with scalloped shiny dark leaves.[View all characteristics]
R75.00 |
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Begonia - Cathedral
Common name: Stain glass begoniaDescription: A rhizomatous begonia with ruffled cupped almost transparent "windows"!
Long stalked pink flowers in summer. 12cm pots[View all characteristics]
R120.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Begonia - Christa verde
Common name: Frilly edged begoniaDescription: Begonia manicata with a frilly edge.
Tuber with rounded leaves. Panicles of light pink flowers.[View all characteristics]
R120.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Begonia - Madame Vanderwilt
Description: A cane stemmed begonia with large serrated light green leaves with white spots. Red edges and red centre.[View all characteristics]
R120.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Begonia - Namur
Description: New: A compact rex type begonia with spiral pale green silver leaves with a dark edge and centre.[View all characteristics]
R120.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Begonia - Orococco
Description: A gorgeous trailing begonia with textured ivy-shaped leaves. The leaves are bright green with a reddish edge. Sprays of delicate white flowers. Good for a hanging basket.[View all characteristics]
R90.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Begonia - Ruby slippers
Description: Rex type begonia with pink and maroon leaves. Leaves have silvery highlights.[View all characteristics]
R75.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Begonia - Silver Cloud
Description: A rhizomatous begonia with large maple like silver leaves. Sprays of pink flowers in summer.[View all characteristics]
R90.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Begonia bowarae var bowarae
Common name: Eyelash begoniaDescription: Rhizomatous eyelash begonia with small light green leaves with dark lines and fringed with hairs. Sprays of white flowers in spring. [View all characteristics]
R75.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Begonia cf barkeri
Description: A large plant with huge, dull dark green very round leaves. White flowers on long stems. Looking for the correct name for this plant.[View all characteristics]
R200.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Begonia convolvulaceae
Common name: Shield leaf begoniaDescription: Scrambling climbing begonia with large lobed glossy green leaves. Sprays of white flowers in spring. [View all characteristics]
R120.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Begonia dregei
Common name: Dwarf wild begoniaDescription: Endangered tuberous indigenous begonia with a caudex and small spotted leaves. Pendulous white flowers. [View all characteristics]
R90.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Begonia fuchsioides - pink
Description: A delicate shrub like begonia with shiny green leaves and panicles of drooping pink flowers all season. [View all characteristics]
R75.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Begonia heracleifolia - nigricans
Description: A rhizomatous begonia with large palmate leaves with varying shades of green and a contrasting darker border.[View all characteristics]
R60.00 |
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Begonia luxurians
Common name: Palm leaf begoniaDescription: Very rare upright cane like begonia with long palm like leaves. Clusters of cream flowers. Very special. 12cm pots[View all characteristics]
R200.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Begonia manicata
Description: Tuberous with rounded variegated leaves. Panicles of light pink flowers.[View all characteristics]
R75.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Begonia palmata - Tie dye
Description: A rhizamotous rex type begonia. Silver marked leaves with large indentations. Clusters of pink flowers in spring. A strong grower.[View all characteristics]
R90.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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Begonia solananthera
Description: A cascading begonia with shiny round leaves. Clusters of scented white flowers in winter[View all characteristics]
R90.00 | This item is currently out of stock.
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