Collecting

Names of Begonia Foliage are compiled with helpful reference from Alvin's Journal at greengates.wordpress.com. Wonder how his collection is coming along. His last entry was in 2011.

From top: B.Shamus,  B.U400, B.Black Velvet (?)

From Top: B.Black Velvet(?), B.Corallina deLucerna, B.Tiger Kitten, B.Rex

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From Top: B.U400, B.Fairy(?), B.Tiger Kitten, B.Masoniana 'Iron Cross'

Unfortunately I'm not as comprehensive as I'd like to be given the limitations of the group picture compositions and the fact that I haven't found out all the names yet. Looking at the snaps, it's obvious that the arrangement and display of the pots need improving. It's a motley mix right now of plants surrounded by pots with leaf cuttings (under propagation) all cluttered together. I need a larger sheltered area quickly if I want to propagate.

And you know what. Begonias are finicky, fragile and temperamental,  prone to quick, sudden deterioration and death. I don't feel safe when it's a case of one-pot per begonia species. Hence, ongoing propagation is necessary to ensure their continued place in my collection. But truth be told, it hasn't been easy. Propagation takes effort, attention and lots of waiting time and hasn't often led to satisfying outcomes.

Hanging pots: B.Silver Jewel (inside) & B.Fairy(?)