{"id":12339,"date":"2024-08-17T14:20:49","date_gmt":"2024-08-17T14:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=12339"},"modified":"2024-08-17T14:20:49","modified_gmt":"2024-08-17T14:20:49","slug":"how-to-grow-different-varieties-of-begonias","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topat10.com\/?p=12339","title":{"rendered":"How To Grow Different Varieties of Begonias"},"content":{"rendered":"


\n<\/p>\n

\n

If you\u2019ve looked around your local garden center recently, you\u2019ll find that there are so many new varieties of begonias to choose from. In addition to the little wax begonias that do so well as bedding plants, there are also the lovely dragon-wing begonias, trailing begonias, angel-wing begonias, showy tuberous begonias, begonia rex, and so many more. In fact, the genus contains more than 2,000 different varieties.<\/p>\n

Grow begonias in window boxes, hanging baskets, garden beds, and even container gardens. Bringing this beautiful plant next to green foliage and near nonstop blooming flowers during the right growing season will make your garden bright and beautiful. Here\u2019s what you need to know about growing different types of begonias.<\/p>\n

Begonia Care Basics<\/h2>\n

Begonias are tropical perennials, which means that in frost-free climates, they can live (and sometimes bloom) year round. Here are the basics you need to know about growing them and caring for them.<\/p>\n

Consider the Climate<\/h3>\n

Like most tropical plants, begonias favor warm and moist conditions, though this varies by type. They tend to prefer a bright spot with a little sun protection. Morning sun (and a little afternoon shade) is perfect. Wax begonias can tolerate more sun than other types, and the ones with bronze-colored leaves are the most sun-tolerant of all. Tuberous begonias prefer more shade and less heat, so we often see them on display in late summer.<\/p>\n

Use the Right Soil and Fertilizer<\/h3>\n

You should use light, rich, humusy soil. Begonias are great for containers because they love the light texture of potting mix. As bedding plants, they\u2019ll appreciate some compost mixed into the soil. These plants like to be moist, but they\u2019ll rot if you overwater them, as they\u2019ll get too soggy. Give your begonias a light feeding about once a month using a balanced organic fertilizer. Pinch back leggy stems and deadhead spent flowers to keep your begonias in top shape.<\/p>\n

Bring Them Inside When It\u2019s Cold<\/h3>\n

Begonias will die in very cold temperatures, so bring them indoors overnight when temperatures start dropping to 50\u00b0<\/em> Fahrenheit. <\/p>\n

Different Types of Begonias<\/h2>\n

If you think you know what begonias look like, think again. There are many types of begonias, with different leaf shapes, colors, and growth habits. Some look more like trailing ivy than a begonia, and others will wow you with spectacularly patterned leaves or huge, rose-like blossoms. Begonias are categorized both by their growth habit and their root systems.<\/p>\n

Various types of begonias are commonly described using terms including cane-line, fibrous, hardy, rhizomatous, semperflorens, shrublike, thick-stemmed, and trailing.<\/p>\n

How To Grow Different Types of Begonias<\/h2>\n
\n
\n
\n
\"planting