Plant profile
Begonia
Quick facts
Botanical name: Begonia spp. In SAF's language of flowers, begonia means deep thoughts.
Begonia at a glance
- Meaning
- deep thoughts
- Colors
- Pink
- Red
- Orange
- Yellow
- White
- Bicolor
- Vase life
- Grown as a plant, not usually sold cut.
- Season
- Summer through fall in the garden; sold as a flowering potted plant.
Pet safety
Toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the underground parts are most toxic.
About begonias
A large group of tender plants grown for showy flowers and often decorative leaves. Most are 8 inches to 2 feet tall with upright, mounding or trailing habits; flowers may be single or double.
Caring for begonias
A large group of tender plants grown for showy flowers and often decorative leaves. Most are 8 inches to 2 feet tall with upright, mounding or trailing habits; flowers may be single or double.
Bright indirect light or partial shade; keep soil moist but never soggy (begonias rot easily); water at the base and keep leaves dry; keep above 55 F.
Questions about begonias
What does the begonia mean?
In the traditional language of flowers, the begonia stands for "deep thoughts".
What colors do begonias come in?
Begonias come in pink, red, orange, yellow, white and bicolor.
How do you care for begonias?
Bright indirect light or partial shade; keep soil moist but never soggy (begonias rot easily); water at the base and keep leaves dry; keep above 55 F.
Are begonias safe around pets?
Toxic to dogs, cats and horses; the underground parts are most toxic.
Where can I buy begonias?
From a local SAF member florist. Enter the recipient's ZIP code on this page to find florists near them.
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