| 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. 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.
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. The name derives from their pointed leaves.
The flowers are edible, with a sweet tart taste.
Dragon wing
The dragon wing cultivars are sterile, cane forming Begonia × hybrida. They are very similar to Christmas candy begonias and angel wings. 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.
Superba
The superba begonias are cultivars of Begonia aconitifolia.
References
- ^ "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
- 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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