Though I've had an interest in houseplants for many years, in the last few years our collection has bloomed both literally and figuratively. Though very far from being an expert, I do have a decent collection of Rex Begonias and am beginning to expand my African Violets. Here are a few of my favorite houseplants. At the bottom of the page are a few sources.

And on a separate page are some specimens from our terrarium which contains carnivorous plants and an orchid.

Rex begonia	African Violet
Rex begonia	Rex begonia

There are many plant dealers on the Web. I have no connection with any of the below other than that of satisfied customer.

The Violet Barn is a fairly local (near Naples NY) source of African Violets and various other plants.

Logee's Greenhouse, in eastern Connecticut, has a large begonia collection and is a great place to visit.

California Carnivores has the world's largest carnivorous plant collection. My plants arrived in the dead of winter, carefully wrapped, and in good condition.