T he rex begonia is sometimes referred to as the fancy-leaf begonia or painted-leaf begonia, and for good reason. These semi-tropical perennials are beloved for their stunning variegated leaves in ...

How to care for painted leaf begonias For a plant with leaves so fantastic, you will have to work a little bit harder to keep this plant in tip-top condition. Begonia rex plants do best when they ...

Meet the striking polka dot begonia—visually interesting and easy to grow. Here's why we love it, plant care tips, and where you can buy it now.

I shudder when I remember how I once pitched out a fancy-leaf begonia in late fall. It was an Escargot begonia, one of a pair I’d snapped up because I loved the snail-like spiraling pattern of ...