Begonias in the winter.

[Pilgrim Standard]

I really love flowers and plants. In the winter time spending a few minutes taking care of them and watching them grow helps a bit with the seasonal blues I get. I thought I would share one with you.

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[GulfCoast Presbyterian]

Very nice. Is that an african violet in the background?

 

[baron]

Thanks, I love Begonias. Do you grow them in your house, or do you have a greenhouse?

 

[Pilgrim Standard]

Very nice. Is that an african violet in the background?

Yes, it is the cultivar Ness' Blueberry Puff. I enjoy the cultivars that display the fantasy and geneva genes.

Thanks, I love Begonias. Do you grow them in your house, or do you have a greenhouse?

I grew it in the house. I am many years away from getting to the point I could obtain a greenhouse.

 

[GulfCoast Presbyterian]

My mom grew african violets for many years, along with roses and her daylilly farm. I always smile when I see an african violet, because it brings to mind my Mom walking into her growing room each day and giving a big cheery "Good Morning African Violets!" to her plants.

 

[jwithnell]

Last summer, I tucked strawberry begonias into a few pots for their leave color. On a whim, I brought them inside when we were expecting our first freeze. They have been blooming and thriving ever since! Though they don't have the prettier flowers of the other begonias like you have : )

 

[Pilgrim Standard]

Last summer, I tucked strawberry begonias into a few pots for their leave color. On a whim, I brought them inside when we were expecting our first freeze. They have been blooming and thriving ever since! Though they don't have the prettier flowers of the other begonias like you have : )

These are elatior begonias. There are many varieties that have superb foliage, the elatior is not necessarily one of them, but I do enjoy their flowers. We may propagate them in the future. I have been propagating various african violets saintpaulia for some time now. Super fun in my opinion.