Cane Begonia Maculata Wightii Hybrid 2 (Nursery)

CHARACTERISTICS:

Similar looking with a common Begonia Maculata Wightii features especially the circular dot on leaf surface, burgundy colored back - this particular hybrid has a very oblong stretched features for it's foliage features. 

I had mistaken thinking that both of the plants (Maculata Wightii) Original & Hybrids are the same plant with different because of growing conditions but realized both are actually 2 different plant.

Also another thing that I realized that the leaves can easily damaged and may be permanently scarred and so do take great care not to accidentally fold or crack the leaves while transporting or handling them.

Cane Begonia Maculata Wightii Hybrid 2 (Nursery)

For comparison sake with the Cane Begonia Maculata Wightii Original (pic below). As you can note - the original is much wider and balanced in comparison with the hybrid (pic above).

Cane Begonia Maculata Wightii (Original)

I'm pretty sure there are so many more varieties now available and to specifically distinguish is going to be challenging, however collecting each different type and identifying the source of origin can be very interesting and also exciting.

One thing though - most Cane Begonias have been interbred and some may had been grown by seed which may show other characteristics from their parent plant - due to many unstable variants - they are now basically fall into one simple category in the identification factor known as Maculata Wightii Hybrids.

CARE & MAINTENANCE:

Just like most begonia plant needs - they requirements are very much the same,

MEDIUM:

Just like most Cane Begonia species - this one is grown on a medium:
50% coco chip mixed with sand & potting mix. I found this medium used for propagation by the nursery owner - I had slightly added the same medium type and re-pot it in a bigger pot.
So far - the plant doubled it's size.

FEEDING:

UPDATE 2021 - REVIEW

1) STOP USING WOOD VINEGAR - KILLS THE PLANT

2) STOP USING MIXED FERTILISERS IN ONE MIX.

3) STOP USING OSMOCOTE - BURNS PLANTS.

CURRENT USE:

4) 1ST WEEK - DILUTED A & B FERTILISER - 1 CAP / HALF BUCKET OF WATER

5) 2ND WEEK - DILUTED VITAMIN B1 (ROOT HORMONE)- 1 CAP / HALF BUCKET OF WATER

I had used Osmocote fertiliser before and had found them very unreliable and unstable as to determine how much to use - too much and the plant withers away - too less and the plant doesn't grow to it's optimum size. Ideally using 3-4 pieces of Osmocote as fertilizer - 2 week once would be good but in case if it's over used - the begonia plant dies.

Instead I had switched to A & B diluted Fertiliser, spraying on the foliage and plant on  weekly basis and they show some growth and stability.

On alternative week - I spray root hormone known as  (Vitamin B1) a solution for stronger root growth as these are prone for root rot. Again I use in half strength - a capful with half bucket of water.

OTHER WORKABLE FERTILISER:

I had checked and done some research with other successful begonia growers and had found that they find these works best in their garden condition. I must say that different garden have their specific garden conditions and finding the right feeding solution as what works best in their own garden.

There are other successful fertiliser regime:

6) CHICKEN MANURE

7) COFFEE BASED FERTILISER

8) ORGANIC LIQUID FERTILISER

WATERING:

Slightly spray water once a day in the morning and refrain watering rainy days.
I do water twice a day on a dry and hot days - it's depending on the weather.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF CANE BEGONIAS

Other matters are very much similar with the general information about Cane Begonias.
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