More common species, like wax or tuberous varieties ... sought-after types of indoor begonias. True to their name, first-time ...

They are the larger cousins of the wax leaf begonia and grow to about 2 feet tall and wide ... April is a good time to plant ...

Prefer bright shade, out of direct sun. Tuberous begonias have a dormant winter period, while semperflorens or wax begonias can flower all year round and are often used as bedding plants outdoors.