Begonias in the wild

[Robert]

Hi, sharing with begonia lovers some of the local species i came across while hiking. all were taken at different time and on different location in the wild.

I have no idea of the id , enjoy nevertheless.

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In some, species may look similar with slight differences or probably they are the same. There maybe some images that are mixed up in their group, comments are welcome, and appreciate their identification, thanks.

[alienfx]

Thanks for the pictures Robert.I love Begonias and i have around 6 types of Begonias only.Can they be kept inside the house?

[Khoas]

Never seen photo of Begonia in the wild. . I did not know they grow on or around rocks. I might have change the potting mix I use to reflect this

[Robert]

Alien, they can be kept inside the house where the air was cool. They dislike direct sunlight and warm.

Khoas, since they prefered cool, humid and damp, sometimes very wet surface, they survive on thin substrate of peat and sand where moss grows. such habitats are associated with sandstone and limestone hills.

i love begonias/elephant ears.. but sadly i never had any luck with them. mine die off within a few months.

[Robert]

Originally Posted by malowie

i love begonias/elephant ears.. but sadly i never had any luck with them. mine die off within a few months.

Die within few months? How do you keep it when you first bring home? probably you remove them to warm spot that's how they die.

elephant ears are more tolerant under bright shade and easy to keep than begonia.