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 long winter plants will only be available in mid December 2022.

Begonia - Antoons butterfly

A tough rhizomatous begonia with scalloped shiny dark leaves....

R150.00


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Begonia - Madame Vanderwilt

A cane stemmed begonia with large serrated light green leaves with white spots. Red edges and red ce...

R150.00


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Begonia - Marmaduke

A bushy rhizomatous begonia with yellow spotted maple type leaves....

R250.00


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Begonia aconitifolia

A cane stemmed begonia with rounded palmate leaves. The leaves are about 20cm across, have sunken r...

R150.00


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Begonia cf barkeri

A large plant with huge, dull dark green very round leaves. White flowers on long stems. Looking for...

R300.00


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Begonia convolvulaceae

Shield leaf begonia

Scrambling climbing begonia with large lobed glossy green leaves. Sprays of white flowers in late...

R150.00


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Begonia metalica

Incorrectly named....needs a name

A strong grower with shiny kidneys shaped green leaves. Maroon backing. ...

R150.00


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Begonia palmata - Tie dye

A rhizamotous rex type begonia. Silver marked leaves with large indentations. Clusters of pink flow...

R150.00


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