There are hundreds of species and related cultivars within the Begonia genus. The Royal Horticultural Society has broken the genus into 7 main groups based on growth habit and cultivation needs and we have used these groupings.
This group of Begonia as the name suggests have tall cane-like stems that grow from a central clump. The leaves have very attractive markings and tend to be asymmetrical, generally ovate and have toothed leaf margins.
The colour of leaves varies considerably with the darker leaf varieties requiring more shade, whilst the lighter leaf varieties will take a sunnier location.
During spring and summer small flowers are borne on showy pendent clusters and can vary in colour, but all make a wonderful display.
Cane Stemmed Begonia can be grown outside in tropical and subtropical areas though the majority prefer dappled light.
There are some varieties, however, that can be grown successfully in full sun.
For those living in cooler regions these lovely plants can be grown indoors.
Included in this group are:
Angel Wing Begonia Begonia coccinea; have coral pink to red flowers
Begonia aconitifolia have pink or white flowers
Begonia acutifolia have white flowers tinged with pink
Begonia dichroa have orange flowers
Begonia stipulacea syn B. zebrina have white flowers
Various hybrids have become popular, including 'Irene Nuss', 'White Cane', 'Sophie Cecile', Dragon Wing Red' and 'Looking Glass'.