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An extreme close-up of the large flower on the begonia posted previously.
In addition to a light overhead and one off to my right, there's also an LED flashlight directly behind the flower. the camera's white balance is set to "auto"; no additional editing.
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These begonias were here when we arrived, and continue to spread around the place, growing, and surviving, in the most unexpected places, like at the edge of the creek during rushing flood waters. . . . . . . photo MR
「巒大秋海棠」
學名: Begonia laciniata Roxb
科名: 秋海棠科 (Begoniaceae)
俗名: 鏽毛秋海棠、野秋海棠。
taken at Yangmingshan National Park
These are the begonias that Ron bought and put into flower pots by the front door. They have grown since these photos were taken. Taken by Edgar.
Poring, Sabah, Malaysia.
Begonia pendula Ridl. Begoniaceae. CN: [Malay - generically referred to as Resam batu], Begonia. Native to Borneo Island - Sabah, Sarawak.
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A shot of my Begonia with a little Photoshop treatment.. I really love the look of this..... I also liked the original shot just as much so posted both... :)
Begonia flower. Focus stacked using zerene. See www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/32115982037/ for a 3D version
I said I'd take a proper shot of this stunning begonia some day. It IS gorgeous. I'd love to bring a cutting indoors for the winter but am afraid of bringing nasty little bugses in with it :-(
Fibrous rooted begonia flower. Focus stacked using zerene. See www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/22323659125/ for a 3D version
Not my favorite begonia, in fact I don't really like this one but it's happy and it was a free gift so it can hang out for a while.
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Begonia is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the family Begoniaceae. The genus contains 1,795 different plant species. The Begonias are native to moist subtropical and tropical climates. Some species are commonly grown indoors as ornamental houseplants in cooler climates. In cooler climates some species are cultivated outside in summertime for their bright colourful flowers, which have sepals but no petals.With 1,839 species, Begonia is the fifth-largest angiosperm genus. The species are terrestrial (sometimes epiphytic) herbs or undershrubs, and occur in subtropical and tropical moist climates, in South and Central America, Africa, and southern Asia. Terrestrial species in the wild are commonly upright-stemmed, rhizomatous, or tuberous. The plants are monoecious, with unisexual male and female flowers occurring separately on the same plant; the male contains numerous stamens, and the female has a large inferior ovary and two to four branched or twisted stigmas. In most species, the fruit is a winged capsule containing numerous minute seeds, although baccate fruits are also known. The leaves, which are often large and variously marked or variegated, are usually asymmetric (unequal-sided).The genus name Begonia, coined by Charles Plumier, a French patron of botany, and adopted by Linnaeus in 1753, honors Michel Bégon, a former governor of the French colony of Saint-Domingue (now Haiti).The different groups of begonias have different cultural requirements, but most species come from tropical regions, so they and their hybrids require warm temperatures. Most are forest understory plants and require bright shade; few will tolerate full sun, especially in warmer climates. In general, begonias require a well-drained growing medium that is neither constantly wet nor allowed to dry out completely. Many begonias will grow and flower year-round except for tuberous begonias, which usually have a dormant period. During this dormant period, the tubers can be stored in a cool, dry place. Begonias of the semperflorens group (or wax begonias) are frequently grown as bedding plants outdoors. A recent group of hybrids derived from this group is marketed as "Dragonwing" begonias; they are much larger both in leaf and in flower. Tuberous begonias are frequently used as container plants. Although most Begonia species are tropical or subtropical in origin, the Chinese species B. grandis is hardy to USDA hardiness zone 6 and is commonly known as the "hardy begonia". Most begonias can be grown outdoors year-round in subtropical or tropical climates, but in temperate climates, begonias are grown outdoors as annuals, or as house or greenhouse plants.
Most begonias are easily propagated by division or from stem cuttings. In addition, many can be propagated from leaf cuttings or even sections of leaves, particularly the members of the rhizomatous and rex groups.
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Metalica has been a very forgiving begonia. When I received the plant, I opened the packed, set the plant, still in it's little little plastic pot, in the garden. Five days, later, in the heat of summer, I felt horrible. I cut it back, stuck it in the ground where it gets morning sun until 10, then filtered sun, and shade. I water my garden begonias with the excess nutrient I make for the windowsill begonias.
Metalica has thrived, and still has some growing to do.