Gloxinia might not be as well-known as orchids or violets, but with its luxurious blooms and exotic flair, it’s a true gem ...

Begonias that don't receive sufficient sunlight may develop yellow leaves because they're not able to photosynthesize as much ...

Indoors, angel wing begonias like bright, indirect light. That means they’ll do well in an east-, west- or south-facing window, though they don’t like direct sunlight, especially in the summer.

They'll be ready to plant outside again in mid- to-late May. 'Whopper' begonias may have green or bronze leaves and pink or red flowers. Growing about two feet tall, they thrive in sun or part shade.

• Get a head start on summer-blooming bulbs and tubers by starting them indoors in moist, soilless mix. Plant caladium (caladium), colocasia (elephant ears), begonia x tuberhybrida (tuberous ...

There are more than 1,300 species in the begonia plant family. Many have showy flowers; several are popular as outdoor garden plants. Rex begonias, however, are famous only for their foliage.

Begonias, a company mainstay, certainly meet the colorful-leaf requirement. “There is a begonia for everyone,” Rosenbaum said, while acknowledging that many of these plants crave humidity ...

The plants must be gradually introduced to indoor conditions, which you can do by bringing them in the house for only a few hours at first, adding more time every other day until they are acclimated.