Hi Christin, I'm interested in these from your list: Tiarella Stargazer Mercury Anemone multifida Annabella deep rose Geranium renardii G. platyanthus Carex testacea Dracocephalum argunense Echinacea Lucky Star I have these from your wish list: Jeffersonia diphylla (which is outside in a cup of moss right now, not enough for a full trade but enough to get you started) Arisaema canadense - these are still out in the garden and would have to be washed and dried before I could mail them - they tend to get washed down into the little brook I have going through the shade garden. I just checked and saw a half dozen laying about, I'm sure if I dug through the leaves I could find enough for a trade. Chiastophyllum oppositifolium - fresh from this summer Corydalis ophiocarpus I have fresh bulbils of Begonia grandis stored outside with the Jeffersonia, also have fresh Adlumia fungosa and plenty more on my trade page. Thanks for your time! Jeanne Here is a link that might be useful: My trade page

Local nurseries are your best bet. Check Home Depot, Lowes, and Wal-Mart too. There are many mail order places after you've exhausted your local hot spots. Expect smaller plants for more money but sometimes this is the only way to get what you want. Check eBay as well. They can be divided but the best and easiest way is to propagate by a leaf cutting. It can be frustrating or fun to do.

Hi there; It took me 20 yrs. :( (no kidding) to learn how to deal with these Babies. Now I have a bunch with some having leaves twice the size of a small hand. :) Make sure your soil is nice and light.. I add pearlite to potting soil. You may add some peat and compost never hurts. Just be sure water flows free. Fertilize 1/2 dose every 2 weeks spring through fall. Water less in winter. Lighting as mentioned above is fine. A little sun is OK indoors in the winter, though not for long periods.. I ALWAYS water from the bottom. Preferably in a 1 1/2 to 2" deep plant saucer or bowl. I place a bit of stone or gravel to about 1/2" and set the pot on that. This way, when watered you can see how much the plant takes up. You don't want the plant to sit in the water more than 1/2 hr. I leave just enough water in the gravel that the bottom of the pot is not in the water, but enough water to provide humidity if you have dry heat. If you have a humidifier, you can pass on the wet gravel. I don't use spray misters directly on the plants, just in the general area. I have had a few plants in the past where the leaves spotted, esp. if air circulation is a problem. If you have trouble in the beginning being able to tell when to water, just wait until the leaves just start to droop "a little". Though try not to let it go too much farther to often. They don't really mind once in a while though. Underwatering is always better than overwatering, as you know. :) Then water well. After awhile you'll be able to tell before the droop becomes apparent. Another thing I avoid is too big a pot. Even though the leaves can get Big, The roots don't grow as fast and they grow a bit more outward. Too big a pot also hold water and this is not good for Rex. In fact, a pot like you would use for sansevieria, shorter than wide, is ideal and just a bit larger than the rhizomes. (Which are usually, mostly above the soil. Also remember that they are like succulents. If you use a terra cotta pot, this is good. If plastic, you may have to insert into a cashe pot as they can get top heavy. Just be sure it's not left standing in water in the pot. Rex can especially get top heavy in the summer when outside (in part shade) as they really put on growth and sometimes flowers.. Good Luck and have fun!! Hope this helps! :0

Rexes are fun despite some of the problems associated with them. A lot of people will not buy a rex due to the problems but even if they kick the bucket sooner or later they do add a bright spot for several months if you treat them as an annual. Rexes can be found locally at big box stores, local nurseries, grocery stores once in a while, etc. They can also be bought on line such as eBay, Logee's, Taylor's, and several other begonia vendors. Going to begonia conventions is another great way to add to a collection. There is a trade forum here but I wonder if anyone uses it much. Why not post a trade on the main forum instead of a lesser used adjunct? It's like the picture forum - almost useless. Here are some of mine over the last few years: