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What are Begonias?
  • Begonia is the common name as well as the generic name for all members of the genus, Begoniaceae.
  • They are terrestrials (sometimes epiphytic) herbs or undershrubs.
  • They occur in subtropical and tropical moist climates, in South and Central America, Africa and southern Asia.
  • Terrestrial species in the wild are commonly upright-stemmed, rhizomatous, or tuberous.

Find out more at our Begonias Culture Guide.


The young leaf of a begonia Species from limestone hills of Sarawak.
Begonia Species
Begonia aff. barbellata (Malaysia, Pahang )
This species is from Pahang, Malaysia.
Begonia brevirimosa (Papua New Guinea)
This species can be found in Western Highland Province of Korombi. It has beautiful metallic pink streaks on its leaves supported by pinkish-red stems and rhizomes. It is an easy species great for gardens and homes.
Difficulty Humidity Light Temperature Info
A small plant, about 10" - 12" tall.
16 USD
Begonia decora (Peninsular Malaysia)
This species is endemic to the main mountain range from Perak to Pahang. They grow in Montane conditions of above 1100m and in deep shade along moist slopes near to steams.
Difficulty Humidity Light Temperature Info
Currently Not Available.
16 USD
Begonia goegoensis (Indonesia)

Begonia integrifolia (Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam)
This species grows on shaded damp areas of lowland limestone forest usually on bare slopes, rock surface and rotting logs. The leaves are spotted and can be quite variable. It produces a tube and propagates easily by leaf cuttings.

Begonia kingiana (Peninsular Malaysia)
This species is endemic to Peninsular Malaysia. It is restricted to limestone hills, growing in deep shade on vertical cliffs.
Begonia kui
A species from Vietnam that has amazing leaves colorations and very free-flowering.
Difficulty Humidity Light Temperature Info
Currently Not Available.
35 USD
Begonia longifolia (Malaysia)
This species is from Pahang, Malaysia.
Begonia masoniana (China)
This is a rhizomatous evergreen species commonly know as "Iron Cross". It is native to China and widely propagated for it's beautiful dark Iron Cross pattern on the leaf surface that resemble the Iron Cross insignia of the German decorative medallion.
Difficulty Humidity Light Temperature Info
healthy rhizome about 2-3 inches wide with 4-5 leaves.
16 USD
Begonia pavonina (Peninsular Malaysia)
This species is endemic to Pahang and grows in montane forest at altitudes of 1000 - 1400m. It is grows in dark and damp areas near streams. One of the most attractive begonias with leaves that changes color from iridescent blue to bright green at different light angle. Also know as the Peacock Begonia.
Difficulty Humidity Light Temperature Info
Comming Soon!
16 USD
Begonia propinqua (Malaysia, Sarawak )
This species can be found on lowland hills of Sarawak and they grow in humid forest in shade. They grow on rock faces along streams and on slopes. They can grow to 4-6ft tall.
 Begonia pubescens (Malaysia, Sarawak )
This species was discovered in lowland forest of Sarawak. Unlike most begonias found in Sarawak, this species grows in less moist conditions but near streams. This species has fury leaves and do not grow in abundance and hard to spot.
Begonia speluncae (Malaysia, Sarawak )
This lowland miniature species with rounded leaves can be seen in growing in dark limestone caves of Sarawak. The soil of the caves may be high in nitrogen as it can be covered with Bat droppings.
Begonia venusta (Peninsular Malaysia)
This species is endemic to P.Malaysia and can be seen from Perak to Pahang. It grows in montane forest from 1725m to 1890m on damp earth along forest trails and on slopes.
Begonia rubida (Malaysia, Sarawak )
This species is found in Kuching, Sarawak.
Other Begonia Species
Begonia sp "Red vein" (Malaysia, Sarawak )
This beautiful begonia was discovered in the low altitude limestone hills of Sarawak. It grows in shaded forest floors and usually on slopes where the stems can be supported as it grows towards light. It's habitat is cool and windy.
Begonia sp "Sarawak spotted" (Malaysia, Sarawak )
This is probably a cane begonia from limestone hill of Sarawak. Most begonias are endemic to certain places and destruction of habitats had caused extinction of some beautiful species.
Begonia sp (Peninsular Malaysia)
Begonia sp (Malaysia, Sarawak )
This species was said to be from Sarawak, Malaysia.
Begonia sp
Begonia sp (Malaysia)
This species was said to be from Sabah, Malaysia.
 Begonia sp (Malaysia)
This species is found in Selangor, Malaysia.
 Begonia sp (Malaysia, Sarawak)
This species is found in Kuching, Sarawak.
Begonia sp (Malaysia, Sarawak)
This species is found in Kuching, Sarawak.
 Begonia sp (Malaysia, Sarawak)
This species is found in Kuching, Sarawak.
Begonia sp (Malaysia, Sarawak)
This species is found in Kuching, Sarawak.
 Begonia sp (Malaysia, Sarawak )
This species is found in Kuching, Sarawak.
Begonia sp (Malaysia, Sarawak)
This species is found in Kuching, Sarawak.
Begonia sp (Malaysia, Sarawak)
This species is found in Kuching, Sarawak.
Begonia sp (Malaysia, Sarawak)
This species is found in Kuching, Sarawak.
Begonia sp (Malaysia, Sarawak)
This species is found in Kuching, Sarawak.
Begonia sp (Malaysia, Sarawak)
This species is found in Kuching, Sarawak.
Begonia sp (Malaysia, Sarawak)
This species is found in Kuching, Sarawak.
Begonia sp (Malaysia, Sarawak)
This species is found in Kuching, Sarawak.
Begonia sp (Malaysia, Sarawak)
This species is found in Kuching, Sarawak.
Begonia sp (Malaysia, Sarawak)
Begonia sp (Malaysia)
Begonia sp (Philippines)
Begonia sp (Malaysia)
Begonia sp (Malaysia)
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Shipping of Begonias
We only present the best plants to our customers.

  • Overseas customers will receive their plants bare rooted whereas locals can have their plants potted.
  • Begonia leaves may rot during transit, we may ship plant rhizome for species that rots easily.
  • Plants will be packed with high quality sphagnum moss and sealed in bags to retail humidity when necessary.

Note: The above chart is only a guideline to the cultural conditions of each plant species.
 

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