There are many rare begonias that you may not be aware of. With 3-D textures, to color-changing capabilities, these odd varieties will not only steal your heart but will also adorn your home space beautifully.
In this article, we list out such rare begonias for you to grow. Continue reading to learn what makes them rare and how they stand out from the rest of the begonia plants.
| Rare Begonias | What Makes Them Unique |
| Begonia Baramensis | Dark green-almost black leaves with prominent pink veins and silver splotches on leaf margins and leaf blades. |
| Begonia Manicata Aureomaculata | White and yellow variegation that makes it look like leopard skin |
| Begonia Longiciliata Sizemoreae | Crinkled leaf texture with deep veneration and white hairs on the edges |
| Begonia Imperialis | Heart-shaped leaves with a velvety texture and dark-green base with stripes |
| Begonia Luxurians | Similar to a mini palm tree comes with long leaves, bronze undersides and maroon stem |
| Begonia Listada | Compact plant with dark green leaves with bold stripes on its surface |
| Begonia Blancii Variegata | Spatula like thick leaves with striking mottled patterns in yellow, brown and green |
| Begonia Rex | Large leaves with silver-green stripes and burgundy undersides |
| Begonia Rex Tie-dye | Have an attractive spiral leaf pattern with a silvery-white midsection. Shaped like a maple leave it is pink and red with elongated tips |
| Begonia Black Mamba | Dark almost black foliage with attractive and contrasting pink margins and blooms. |
| Begonia Brevirimosa | Find large leaves that make a statement with dark green metallic leaves that bear a pink-striped pattern |
| Begonia Plebeja | Bears large leaves with a lily pad shape and emerald green color. Find distinctive brown markings that add to its charm |
| Begonia Soli-mutata | You will see the foliage turning darker as the light around it intensifies. The leaf texture is pebbly and has hues of pink and red. |
| Begonia Dregei | Spotted begonia leaves are shaped similar to a maple plant. Produces white and pink blooms |
| Begonia Microsperma | Round leaves, foliage packed with bristle-like hairs and buttercup-shaped flowers that bloom in summer |
| Begonia Kingiana | Leaves bear deep venations of green and yellow that make it look like a tortoiseshell. |
| Begonia Mazae Nigricans | Spot leaves that are shaped like angel wings and foliage that turn dark as the plant matures with age. |
| Begonia Crassicaulis | The plant defoliation in winter and has a thick stem that bears leaves with lobes on the surface, looking palm like |
| Begonia Salaziensis | Elliptical-shaped leaves with a matte surface. Produces pink and white blooms in dark-green color, showy pink/white blooms |
| Begonia X Voodoo | Dark Green spade-shaped thick leaves with prominent silver streaks that form a pattern. |
| Begonia Maculata | Ornamental patterns on large leaves that bear a reddish tinge on the underside |
| Begonia Amphioxus | Lance shaped leaves that bear red spots giving it an appearance of a butterfly |
| Begonia Masoniana | The red cross-like pattern on the leathery surface of the leaf |
| Begonia Fuchsioides | Bushy dark foliage with elliptical shaped leaves |
| Begonia Goergoussis | Have large leaves with bronze and red undersides. Produces
small pink flowers in summers and autumn |
| Begonia Chloroneuralarge | Green fluorescent veins on a dark green leaf. Produces white and pink flowers that occur in clusters |
Contents
- List of the Rarest Begonia
- – Begonia Baramensis
- – Begonia Manicata Aureomaculata
- – Begonia Longifolia Sizemoreae
- – Begonia Imperialis
- – Begonia Luxurians
- – Begonia Listada
- – Begonia Blancii Variegata
- – Begonia Rex
- – Begonia Rex Tie-dye
- – Begonia Black Mamba
- – Begonia Brevirimosa
- – Begonia Plebeja
- – Begonia Soli-mutata
- – Begonia Dregei
- – Begonia Microsperma
- – Begonia Kingiana
- – Begonia Mazae Nigricans
- – Begonia Crassicaulis
- – Begonia Salaziensis
- – Begonia X Voodoo
- – Begonia Maculata
- – Begonia Amphioxus
- – Begonia Masoniana
- – Begonia Fuchsioides
- – Begonia Goegoensis
- – Begonia Chloroneuralarge
- Conclusions
List of the Rarest Begonia
– Begonia Baramensis
They are spade-shaped, with prominent pink veins on the surface, and coupled with the dark surface, they make for a beautiful sight. Additionally, the outer edge is bordered with specks of silver and random splotches on the leaf blades as well.
– Begonia Manicata Aureomaculata
A rare terrarium plant variety with white and yellow variegated patterns on a dark green leaf, this begonia variety resembles nothing but leopard’s skin, which gives it another name which is leopard begonia.
The almost heart-shaped leaves are glossy and broad with red petioles and feathery hairs on the margins.
– Begonia Longifolia Sizemoreae
Characterized by large rounded leaves, the plant can easily grow to a height of twelve to fifteen inches in height. The foliage is dark green with deep pink undersides and dense hairs of red and white on the stems. The dark green leaves also bear detailed veining, are crinkled on the surface, and have soft white hairs all along the edges.
– Begonia Imperialis
The variety bears elegant and beautiful heart-shaped leaves with a curvy tip. You will find splashes of silver-green at the base of the leaf with dark-green stripes.
The surface is cobbled with feathery soft hairs covering it completely. The plant grows to an average height of six to fifteen inches.
– Begonia Luxurians
Leaf undersides are in a bronze shade and the stems are thin and maroon in color. You will also find them producing yellow blooms in early summers that emit a sweet scent. The plant grows to a height of one to meters.
– Begonia Listada
With a deep green tinge, the surface bears tiny hairs that give it a velvety texture. The burgundy undersides and the blooms that look like daisies are note-worthy as well.
– Begonia Blancii Variegata
– Begonia Rex
Ovulate leaves with shades of metallic green, purple, and pink make this plant foliage extremely eye-catching. The large leaves are also streaked with silver-green veins.
The rex variety is also commonly called painted leaf begonia or the king begonia and grows to a height of one to two feet.
The leaf undersides and stems also pose an interesting burgundy shade that adds to its beauty and charm.
– Begonia Rex Tie-dye
lso known as “the tie-dye,” it is simple to say that this variety grows to a height of ten to fourteen inches and has an attractive spiral leaf pattern in red, pink, and white color.
The midsection is silvery white with a pinkish-red color scheme. The shape of this rare begonia rex is almost like a maple leaf, broad with multiple exaggerated pointed tips.
– Begonia Black Mamba
– Begonia Brevirimosa
With its glossy twelve-inch-long leaves, this can easily be characterized as the prettiest begonia. The long leaves are dark with a contrasting pink striped pattern.
They cascade downwards and form a tight shrub and as an adult plant, the foliage develops a metallic texture. The average size of the plant is two to three feet.
– Begonia Plebeja
This is a pretty variety that comes with broad leaves shaped like a lily pad. The leaves bear an emerald color with distinctive and prominent brown markings that are present on each side of the central veins.
It is these brown markings that make the leaf details of green veins stand out giving the whole plant an almost ornamental look. The plant can grow to a length of at least 14 inches in height.
– Begonia Soli-mutata
– Begonia Dregei
The Dregei has deep green leaves with lobes on either side and pointy tips that make it eye-catching. It is also called the maple-leaves begonia due to its strong resemblance to the maple plant.
The leaf surface is spotted white and the surface is glossy. You will also find occasional pink or white blooms that occur in summer. The average height of the plant is thirty inches.
– Begonia Microsperma
What makes this variety attractive is its shiny foliage that is packed with tiny bristle-like hairs all over the surface.
The leaves are thick and deep green with a perfectly round shape. Furthermore, the plant is also called the small seed begonia. Buttercup-shaped yellow bloom in summer
– Begonia Kingiana
The pattern resembles a tortoiseshell and hence also bears the name tortoiseshell begonia. The stems are red and the point where the petiole connects to the stem has a prominent white dot.
– Begonia Mazae Nigricans
With near round leaves and prominent variegation of light and dark green, this variety is a true beauty. The angel wing begonia foliage of this variety is similar to the Black Mamba.
What makes this variety unique is that the foliage changes to a black shade on maturity. It touches an average height of twelve inches.
– Begonia Crassicaulis
– Begonia Salaziensis
This begonia species originates from the islands of Mauritius and the dry forests and comes with dramatic matte surfaced leaves. They are dark green in an elliptical shape that resembles angel wings. The variety also produces bell-shaped pin flowers that grow in clusters together. The average height of the plant is around two meters.
– Begonia X Voodoo
– Begonia Maculata
This begonia variety comes with an ornamental pattern on its surface, consisting of silver-white spots on dark green foliage.
It is the most expensive begonia and the leaves are large measuring eight inches in length and the undersides bear a reddish tinge.
The polka dot begonia can grow to a height of up to one to two inches.
– Begonia Amphioxus
– Begonia Masoniana
This variety is also known as the Iron Cross due to its interesting cross-like pattern present on the leaves.
The uniqueness of this variety comes from this pattern that is present all over the leathery surface of the leaf in a prominent red color.
– Begonia Fuchsioides
– Begonia Goegoensis
– Begonia Chloroneuralarge
Chloroneuralarge is extremely rare. The leaves have green fluorescent veins on a dark upper surface and a red-tinged underside. The plant produces white and pink flowers that occur in clusters.
Conclusions
After reading this article you are now aware of the many rare varieties of the begonias.
Here is why these rare ones are worth it all.
- You have many rare varieties of begonias that are not only easy to grow but are also exotic and photogenic.
- Where varieties like the begonia foliosa and begonia thelmae, are more easily and commonly found, a few others are rare and hard to find, yet have the most lovely foliage.
- Rare begonias are unique in their texture, shape, and foliage. They stand out amongst other plants and are surely a delight for your garden.
- In comparison to other commonly available varieties, rare begonias sport various colors in their foliage, so even if they aren’t going to be flowering they add a dash of hue to any space.
After reading about these plants, you can now easily identify and include them in your garden space. Which one would you opt for?
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