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title: "Is this a certain type of Begonia?"
description: "Is this a certain type of Begonia?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/2OB1JXZXRQeo4spB0EojrA/t8oRZ4RDTVPboxZZCk91aM"
community: "Plant Identification"
author: "Terryn"
published: "2025-04-30T01:22:21.908271Z"
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# Is this a certain type of Begonia?

_Posted by Terryn on 2025-04-30_

Is this a certain type of Begonia?

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## 3 comments

### Jackye commented on 2025-04-30

I see African violet

### Phil commented on 2025-04-30

Not a violet. I know it as a wax begonia. I’ve planted them outside for the summer. I don’t like them as houseplants because they are very messy-constantly in bloom but dropping them constantly.

#### Terryn replied on 2025-04-30

Thank you!!!

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