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Episode 281, part 10: Begonia 'Silver Jewel' plus begonia care tips
FInd out about the final begonia in my top ten as well as all you need to know to keep these plants alive this winter and beyond. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit Sign up
Episode 281, part 9: Begonia 'Thurstonii'
Today I consider the only shrublike begonia that made it into my top ten: Begonia 'Thurstonii'. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email ne
Episode 281, part 8: the fierce begonia
The fierce begonia, Begonia ferox, has leaves with a dramatic feature that any punk would love - that's why they are number eight in my top ten begonias. For full show notes including the rest of the
Episode 281, part 7: the sun-changing begonia
Todays begonia has a special skill: rapidly changing colour when exposed to extra light. Find out why Begonia solimutata deserves a place in my begonia top ten. For full show notes including the rest
Episode 281, part 6: the super hairy begonia
Begonia sizemoreae (correct name Begonia longicilata) doesnt seem to have a common name but I am calling it the super hairy begonia. This rhizomatous begonia deserves a place in my top ten for its di
Episode 281, part 5: the beefsteak begonia
Introducing number five in my top ten: the beefsteak begonia, Begonia 'Erythrophylla'. For full show notes including the rest of the top ten, visit Sign up for The Plant Ledger, my email newsletter
Episode 281, part 4: Begonia 'Lucerna'
I LOVE this beautiful cane begonia which is number four in my list of top ten begonias. It grows to a majestic 2m tall and is more tolerant than you'd think! For full show notes including the rest of
Episode 281, part 3: iron cross begonia
Third on my list of top ten begonias for the average living room is the iron cross begonia, Begonia masoniana, a true showstopper of a species that has been an iconic houseplant since the 1950s when i
Episode 281, part 2: polkadot begonia
Find out everything you need to know about the second of my top ten begonias for the average room - the gorgeously spotty polkadot begonia, Begonia maculata 'Wightii'. For full show notes visit Sign
Episode 281, part one: introducing my top ten Begonias
I introduce my top ten begonias, starting with the eyelash begonia, Begona bowerae - an absolutely brilliant and tough begonia species everyone can grow. For full show notes visit Sign up for The Pl