With over 1,800 species and hybrids, begonias are a staple plant in homes and gardens across the country. From the cane begonias with their delicate drooping blooms to the bold rex begonias with their ...

The 1,800-plus species and hybrids of the begonia family (Begoniaceae) give gardeners a wide selection of flower colors, leaf styles, and growth patterns. Begonias love humid habitats that offer some ...

Propagating begonias is simple and rewarding, helping you create endless lush blooms from just a few healthy plants. Spring and early summer are the best times to take cuttings since begonias grow ...

Fibrous-rooted begonias (B. semperflorens) are among the most accommodating plants, versatile enough to flower almost as well indoors in winter as they do in the summer garden. Moreover, rooted ...

Q. I want to take cuttings from a wax begonia and a coleus plant to create a few small plants to winter indoors at a bright window. Is this difficult? A. Cuttings from these plants root quite easily, ...

Jill Maybry demonstrates how to propagate various types of begonias. This week on The Family Plot: Gardening in the Mid-South, Memphis Botanic Garden Horticulturalist Jill Maybry demonstrates the ...

For many plant lovers, propagation can feel like a daunting task. There is nothing more disappointing than waiting for a propagated stem to root, only to have it fail and have to be thrown out.

Dear Jane: I grew a begonia in an outdoor container last season. It's called Escargot, and I would like to propagate it. How do I do this? Dear Joan: Depending on the type of begonia, propagation is ...

Dear Roger: Can I root angel wing begonias from cuttings? Do I have to root them in water, or can I do it in soil? - A caller Dear Caller: You may root most any kind of begonias now in a good potting ...