Cane begonia
| Angel wing begonia | |
|---|---|
 'President Carnot' | |
| Genus | Begonia |
| Breeder | Eva Kenworthy Gray |
| Origin | California |
The cane begonias are a group of Begonia cultivars. Their name derives from their tough, bamboo-like stems.[1] They can grow up to 10 ft (3.0 m) tall, which may necessitate staking. They are often ideal as houseplants when kept under control.[2]
Classification
[edit]Angel wing
[edit]Angel wing begonias are hybrid cane Begonias which resulted from a cross between Begonia aconitifolia and B. coccinea. The hybridization was made by California plant breeder Eva Kenworthy Gray in 1926.[3] The name derives from their pointed leaves.[1]
The flowers are edible, with a sweet tart taste.[citation needed]
Dragon wing
[edit]The dragon wing cultivars are sterile, cane forming Begonia × hybrida. They are very similar to Christmas candy begonias and angel wings.[4][5] To guarantee that Begonia "Dragon Wing" and its companion plants grow in the same place, consider companion plants that have comparable light and water needs. Begonias require partial shade and well-draining soil, and should be watered on a regular basis but allowed to dry out somewhat between waterings.[6]
Superba
[edit]The superba begonias are cultivars of Begonia aconitifolia.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "ABS". www.begonias.org. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ^ "How to Propagate an Angel Wing Begonia". Garden Guides. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ^ "Begonias, Angel Wing". Chicago Botanic Garden. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
- ^ "Plant of the week: Dragonwing Begonia". University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension. Archived from the original on 2014-03-29. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ^ "Dragon Wing Begonia House Plants - Care for Growing Begonias". www.guide-to-houseplants.com. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- ^ "What can I plant with Begonia Dragon Wings? - Gardening Host". 2022-12-22. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- Conover, C.A. (1994). "Angel-Wing Begonia Growth and Water Requirements Affected by Paclobutrazol". University of Florida. Retrieved 2007-06-11..
External links
[edit]- Plant Profiles: Angel-wing Begonia a "heavenly" plant, Chicago Botanic Garden
- BEGONIACEAE - BEGONIA FAMILY, Aggie Horticulture
- Guide to propagating Angel wing Begonia
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