Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. oopoontongoo / Getty Images Begonias are beautiful tropical plants perfect for growing in shade gardens or under a shady porch.

Begonias are known for their easy care, tropical blooms, and colorful asymmetrical foliage. They're a popular choice for flower beds, containers, hanging baskets, and shade gardens. There are many ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Begonias in this group were originally bred as annuals to bloom during the winter season, and mostly designated as houseplants.

This one plant always has a place in my pots and hanging baskets. Find out which tropical beauty tops my list after decades ...

Iridescent blue leaves on some begonias aren’t just for show — they help the plants harvest energy in low light. The begonias’ chloroplasts, which use photosynthesis to convert light into fuel, have a ...

We are thankfully at the point where "begonia" doesn't automatically mean bedding or tuberous varieties. And there's a good reason for that. Growers are trying to keep up with the demand for an ...

CORVALLIS – Thanks to zealous breeding and new hybridizing techniques, begonias are booming right along with the renaissance of houseplants. Nicole Sanchez, horticulturist for Oregon State University ...

We think we know begonias: those round waxen blobs with white or pink icing sold in six-packs; the speckled thing your grandmother grew or the gaudy plumed ornaments that thrive along the coast. But ...

Begonias used to be for hot climates only, but here are some tough enough to survive and thrive in Britain I am a reformed begoniaphobe. I grew up in the hot spot of begonia biodiversity that is ...

Begonias are beautiful tropical plants perfect for growing in shade gardens or under a shady porch. Many gardeners love begonias for their gorgeous, brightly-colored blossoms in various hues, ...