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]
| Angel wing begonia | |
|---|---|
 'President Carnot' | |
| Genus | Begonia |
| Breeder | Eva Kenworthy Gray |
| Origin | California |
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]
Superba
The superba begonias are cultivars of Begonia aconitifolia.[1]
References
- ^ 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. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Dragon Wing Begonia House Plants - Care for Growing Begonias". www.guide-to-houseplants.com. Retrieved 2020-04-21.
- Conover, C.A. (1994). "Angel-Wing Begonia Growth and Water Requirements Affected by Paclobutrazol" (Document). University of Florida.
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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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