https://taiwania.ntu.edu.tw/abstract/2172
Begonia matillanoae (Begoniaceae), a new species from Malampaya Sound Protected Landscape and Seascape, Palawan Island, Philippines
https://journals.rbge.org.uk/ejb/article/view/2102
Highland Begonias
Begonia sp. Laos, an unidentified species. I’ve struggled to grow this one most of 2025, but with the colder winter nights it’s very happy now. Some Begonias that grow in cooler higher elevations can be a lot of work needing the temperatures to drop in evenings. #begoniasplaos#begonias #begonia
Begonia dinhtuana, a newly described species from Vietnam.
Begonia dinhtuana and Begonia caelata
Two new species, 𝐵𝑒𝑔𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑑𝑖𝑛ℎ𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑛𝑎 and 𝐵. 𝑐𝑎𝑒𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑎 (sect. 𝑃𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑦𝑐𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑚, Begoniaceae) from North Vietnam] https://doi.org/10.6165/tai.2026.71.55
Begonia ilinensis
Begonia ilinensis is a newly described species of Begonia sect. Baryandra, first found in the coastal areas of Ilin Island, off the southwestern coasts of Mindoro Island in the Philippines. The species resides in exposed to semi-exposed limestone areas on the coast. The species is notable for its dormancy during the dry months, where it is limited to its […]
Begonias in the winter time
Living in the mountains during the winter many of my Begonias slow to a halt on growth, some go dormant. A few rhizomatous species lose all their leaves, just leaving a barren rhizome, that will return in the spring. While others such as this supposed form of Begonia luzhaiensis absolutely flourish.
Begonia seeds Update
Due to heat and some refrigeration issues I have had a lot of trouble making new seeds this year. Now that the weather is better I am currently working on new fresh seeds that will hopefully be available in the next couple months.
Updated the seed list for March
Seed list updated for February 2024
Added a few unknown species from India and a new species from Laos. As well as others.