Out of approximately 1,900 begonia species, my guess is that you will find one or two you like. From the tumbling star-like blooms of Begonia boliviensis, seen above, to the upright Begonia ...

The Begonia maculata 'Wightii' is the only variety I have grown, but there are several other types that are equally as striking. Here's what I've learned so far about caring for polka dot begonia ...

Step 2: Prepare Begonia Leaf Next, remove a leaf from the parent plant and use a sterile razor blade to cut through the underside veins on the leaf about a quarter of the way from the petiole ...