I think the best ten varieties of begonia are four seasons begonia, weeping begonia, Xifu begonia, Stichopus pedunculata, ruby begonia, pear begonia, Rieger begonia, diamond begonia, papaya begonia and North American begonia.
1. Four-season begonia
This kind of begonia is planted by many flower lovers. Its flowering period is open all year round, and its cultivation is very simple. The flowers grow in clusters, the plant posture is very beautiful, and the leaf color is delicate and bright. It is one of the best flowers for indoor decoration, even in outdoor flower beds.
2. Begonia pendula
The most beautiful in the big picture of the variety of begonia is divided into double petals and semi-double petals. Double weeping begonia flowers are small and complicated, and the colors are very bright and beautiful. However, the semi-double flowers are nearly white and the flowers are small.
3. Xifu Begonia
is the most remarkable small-fruited begonia, which was named Xifu Begonia because it grew in Xifu and other places in Shaanxi during the Jin Dynasty. When the bud of Xifu Begonia has not yet opened, it is very red, just like a woman's little rouge. But it turned pink after opening, and the flowers were huge and beautiful.
4. Begonia
The pedicel is very short and thick, and sometimes it is almost sessile, so it is named. The colors are pink, vermilion and white, and the flowering period begins in March, sometimes even before the leaves, but more often it opens with the leaves. This kind of very good flower and fruit viewing flowers and trees are very common in gardens, and can be seen on the edge of lawns, beside pools and around streams.
5. Ruby begonia
is a colorful tree species for urban greening. Its leaves are red, its flowers are red, its fruits are red, and even its branches are red. Just like a red gem tree, it is named Ruby Begonia. The flowering period is from April to May. From flowering to fruiting, a tree is red and very beautiful.
6. Crabapple pear
is one of the most famous ornamental flowers in China. Its color is as white as pear, and there are also white flowers with pink inside, which are very delicate. The fruit is also very small and exquisite, and the number is considerable. Generally, there are 5-7 flowers of pear-blossom begonia in a cluster, which are red when they are not opened, and will gradually turn pink and pinkish after they are opened. Most flowers are semi-double, and single flowers are rare.
7. Rieger Begonia
is very popular among the varieties of begonia. It is not only colorful and delicate, but also characterized by its huge petals. The flowers of Rieger Begonia have many multicolours, and the flowering period is very long, from December in winter to April in the following year.
8. begonia diamond
is a kind of well-fed begonia tree species, which can grow unharmed even in very poor places, and is relatively cold-resistant and salt-tolerant, with relatively compact plant type. The twigs of the diamond begonia are dark purple, the new branches and leaves are red, but the old leaves are green. The flowering period is in late April every year, and the flowers are slightly pink and delicate.
9. Begonia papaya
Actually, it is a kind of begonia belonging to the genus Chaenomeles of Rosaceae, which is widely distributed in hillside forest margins and valley forests between 8 meters and 11 meters above sea level. The fruit of this kind of begonia has medicinal effect, and the flowers are tender and tender, which is very beautiful. It is also one of the flower species used for cultivation and bonsai production in begonia varieties.
1. North American Begonia
is actually a variety of begonia found in the United States and Canada. There are many small varieties of this cultivated begonia. In fact, botanically, the original species of North American Begonia came from Asia and was mixed with a small number of local varieties to produce this kind of North American Begonia. Its flowers are combined at the base, with white, pink and bright red flowers, which are very rich in color.