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

Angel wing

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

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

The superba begonias are cultivars of Begonia aconitifolia.^[1]

References

1. "ABS". www.begonias.org. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
2. "How to Propagate an Angel Wing Begonia". Garden Guides. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
3. "Begonias, Angel Wing". Chicago Botanic Garden. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
4. "Plant of the week: Dragonwing Begonia". University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension. Archived from the original on 2014-03-29. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
5. "Dragon Wing Begonia House Plants - Care for Growing Begonias". www.guide-to-houseplants.com. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
6. "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

• Plant Profiles: Angel-wing Begonia a "heavenly" plant, Chicago Botanic Garden
• BEGONIACEAE - BEGONIA FAMILY, Aggie Horticulture
• Guide to propagating Angel wing Begonia