There are over two thousand species of this plant Begonia (Begoniaceae). It is basically a subtropical and tropical herb, in form of shrubs. However, there are various varieties present in the different plant species. For instance, while some of them are practically next to impossible to destroy, there are others that can be very fragile.

The Begonia (Begoniaceae) plants can be classified as the Fibrous-rooted begonia, the Wax-leaved begonia, the Cane type or angel-wing begonia, the Rhizomatous-rooted begonia, the Tuberous-rooted begonia (of the tuberhybrida group),the Cheimantha-type begonia, the Elatior-type begonia, the Rex begonia, the Brilliant-leaved begonia, the Dwarf begonia, the Spiral-leaved begonia and the Upright-stemmed begonia.

Therefore, with such a large range of varieties and options it can often get extremely tough to select what is just right for you. Here. It becomes crucial that you first understand the fact that you do not really need a plant that has all possible qualities. So first check what the plants need and what their special features are.

To start with, the Begonia (Begoniaceae) generally likes warm temperature better than cold. The Begonias plants belonging to the semperflorens plant group, in most of the cases get grown in for of outdoor beds. The Tuberous begonia species are quite a popular plant choice for the container type of gardens. These specifies of the plant do not tend to do too well if they are kept indoors. The wax begonias (that are so prized for the kind of leaves they have and of course not to forget their nonstop display of the floral), along with the begonia plants that are quite well known for their intensely colored flowers as well as their unique floral designs, tend to make popular houseplant options. So keep these factors in mind when you go planning the purchase of your Begonia (Begoniaceae). Go for a plant variety that suits your needs and matches with what you can conveniently offer to the plant.

The fact with the Begonia (Begoniaceae) plant species is that they tend to be quite unusual as compared to the other plants belonging to the same specie. They are genus-wide. The Begonia (Begoniaceae) plant species can often be hybridized too, that makes them all the more interesting to be had around in the garden or any planting are of the house. They look spectacular and never fail to catch attention. Besides many of its plant types are easy to take care of as well, as compared to a number of other plant species.

The Begonia (Begoniaceae) plants should be regularly watered. It is best if you do not let the soil either become too dry or get too wet though. Once a month a fertilizer (the general purpose solution type) is to be applied. This plant likes it when they are pruned hard. Therefore it is suggested that you do this as and when you feel it is necessary. It is also important that you mange to prevent the pests. For this the best option is to use synthetic pesticides.