1,500 Species of Begonia
Begonias are native to moist tropical and subtropical regions of all continents except Australia, and are most diverse in South America. There are over 1,500 known species, ranging from rhizomatous perennials a few inches high to 10 foot shrubs. Many are grown indoors as house plants, prized either for their beautifully [...]
Bulb, Corm, tuber, Rhizome! What does it all mean?
The term “bulb” is commonly used to refer to the thickened underground storage organ produced by some plants. However, many of what we call bulbs may be corms, tubers, tuberous roots or rhizomes.
You might think of a bulb as you would a chicken egg. The outside of [...]
What are Annual, Perennial and Biennial plants?
The difference between annuals, biennials and perennials relates to the life cycles of the plants.
Annuals grow from seed to full maturity within one growing season. Marigolds, ageratums, and zinnias are typical annuals. They flower, set seed and die, all within a single year.
Biennials such as Canterbury bells and some [...]
