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Begonia Weirdo

@begoniaweirdo.bsky.social

I am a Begonia enthusiast, I collect species and also make my own hybrids. Creator of Begonia 'Lamoon'. Follow me on other platforms @begoniabasket

251 Followers  |  105 Following  |  114 Posts  |  Joined: 12.09.2023  |  2.1006

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I'll be at the Bangkok International Exotic Plant Show May 13 to 15th. Come check out my Begonias and say hi. #begonia #bangkok #plants

04.05.2025 07:11 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Begonia tenuifolia, a highly variable tuberous species from Indonesia. #Begonia

22.04.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Chopping time.

Begonia paulensis. Sadly this species can't be propped from leaf, only rhizome cuttings or growing from seed work. However the leaves are so big when you prop the rhizome you still need to remove the big ones.
#begonia

22.04.2025 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Begonia cathyana x ningmingensis bella.. still trying to come up with a name. #begonia

20.04.2025 03:56 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Been super busy here is a new Begonia hybrid I've been working on.

19.04.2025 07:33 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I do sell and trade but I am living in Thailand so shipping is pretty expensive. If you know anyone who comes to the Bangkok International Exotic Plant show that's one way to get some of my stuff.

21.03.2025 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Begonia dregei 'Tweedle Dee' x Maculata. I've done this hybrid a few times now but this version holds the white edges on the leaves.

Bonus frog on the last picture. #begonia

21.03.2025 14:09 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Begonia hongkongensis
#begonia

11.03.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Yeah will give it a bigger pot soon.

11.03.2025 15:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Been trying to see just how big I could get this caudex on one of my hybrids. I didn't check it for a bit and a new branch came out.
#begonia

10.03.2025 10:54 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

Yep

09.03.2025 03:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of my Begonia mixes. Aconitifolia x dregei 'Tweedle Dee'.

Still trying to think of a name.

#Begonia

08.03.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Work in progress.. I have dreamed of having a greenhouse with an EVAP system for years now.

08.03.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Begonia bullatifolia #begonia #plants #exoticplants #houseplants #garden #succulent
YouTube video by Begonia Basket Begonia bullatifolia #begonia #plants #exoticplants #houseplants #garden #succulent

Today we are looking at Begonia bullatifolia an awesome species from Brazil. #Begonia

youtube.com/shorts/H3Xep...

07.03.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Polka Dot Begonia is just a generic term for spotted cane Begonias. Typically it means Begonia maculata and similar hybrids.

Begonia identification can be rather complicated and sometimes comes down to the flowers. I think this species from Laos is most likely not identified yet.

06.03.2025 11:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Begonia sp. Laos

Species I have not been able to find an identification for yet.

Loving these spotted leaves.
#begonia

06.03.2025 05:52 β€” πŸ‘ 62    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1
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Hello, everyone. I just want to invite everyone who is interested. I do run a discord server where I and others talk about Begonias species, hybrids, care and more. Everyone is welcome to join or stop by if you have any questions. #begonia

04.03.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Really weird leaf mutation. Part Leaf - Part Flower. #begonia

04.03.2025 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Begonia pellionioides  #begonia #plants #exoticplants #garden #nature
YouTube video by Begonia Basket Begonia pellionioides #begonia #plants #exoticplants #garden #nature

Hey everyone I am starting to do short form videos with my wife Toey about Begonias. Here's one of our first. Looking for input as we are still learning. #begonia

youtube.com/shorts/JUaca...

03.03.2025 15:10 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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A neat fuzzy miniature Begonia species from Lang Son, Vietnam.

Reminds me of Begonia variegata if the leaves just never matured.

#Begonia

03.03.2025 09:44 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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I love this, Begonia pellioniodes. A shrub like species from the China/Vietnam border. #begonia

24.02.2025 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 45    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Begonia mariachristinae is finally blooming. The female flowers are pretty odd looking for a cane/shrub like species of Begonia.
#begonia

21.02.2025 05:01 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I think this is the biggest I've seen Begonia dregei "Malmo" get.
#begonia

21.02.2025 05:00 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Begonia masoniana x sp. Ngoc Lac

Looks like a form of masoniana but has the trailing trait of sp. Ngoc Lac.

Still trying to think of a name for this one.. #begonia

20.02.2025 09:57 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Begonia maynensis. A shrub species from Ecuador and Peru.

I've had another var of this species before but it was always very difficult for me to grow. This one seems much easier. #begonia

17.02.2025 03:39 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello everyone. If you would like have your Begonias included in the Begonia feed please add #begonia to your posts. Will be using this hashtag to help filter unrelated posts.

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17.02.2025 03:34 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If it's a limestone species you will want more airy rocky soil and maybe add some akadama.

16.02.2025 09:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It kinda depends on the Begonia but in most cases you want very well draining soil to prevent root rot.. I usually start with a mix of pumice, perlite, peatmoss, cocoapeat, biochar and worm castings. Amino acid seaweed liquid fertilizer also does wonders.

16.02.2025 09:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Waking up from the cold. #begonia

16.02.2025 06:34 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Begonia hymenopylla an adorable micro tuberous species from Thailand. They are finally blooming again, and I’m hoping to get some seeds this time.

(Finger for scale ok the last photo just to show how small it really is)

#Begoniahymenophylla
#begonia

12.02.2025 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

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