Begonia
There are about 1800 species of begonia plants. Begonias are more of a under shrub plant. There are some species that can grow to 6 feet tall. They are commonly used indoors for ornamental use but also used outside during the summer. They are colorful plants and are popular to brighten up an area, whether its outside or inside. When used outside they can easily be planted in pots or in flower beds. When in flower beds they wont spread much. When growing begonias for the first two or three weeks that need to be kept at about room temperature until they sprout. Once they sprout they can be moved to larger pots and outdoors.
Begonias originated in Brazil. Charles Plumier founded the begonia plant in Brazil around 1690. Even though begonias were mostly found in Brazil, they were sometimes found in Mexico. In 1821, Begonias were found in Berlin Botanical Gardens when they got soil from Brazil.
