Cane Begonia Maculata Albopicta - Pink Inflorescence Blooms

INTRODUCTION:

Cane Begonia Maculata 'Albopicta' has a symmetrical leaf pair formed on the stem very much creating the 'wings' formation on the bamboo like stem. The foliage however has strong speckles like white dots on its surface and may fade if receive too much light - however with that condition - chances of this particular begonia have high chance to bloom. Flowers are usually in pendulus with pink heart shaped buds - sometimes can turn to stronger red tones depending on the light received.

I must say in comparison to so many Maculata species like Begonia maculata wightii,  Albopicta seemed to be the best hardiest plant to grow - it does so well in so many garden conditions. I can say that this one is much easier to cultivate as it less like to face stem rot or leaf burns in comparison to other sensitive types. 

In a way, Maculata Albopicta somehow was build to face the hardy factor of  lowland wet and dry climate conditions in the tropical regions where it is unpredictable concerning rainy days of wet and high humidity in concerned and followed by the hot and dry days - in this array of difference - most gardeners fear this flux of changes as plants do get stressed and may succumb to rot when they are placed in partial shaded area in their garden.

To say, based on my personal experience - this one, Maculata Albopicta had weathered the storm and I would considered this a winner. This one does so well in well shaded areas or semi-shaded areas where it can do well when receiving open sun and rain (well partially)

Here showcasing the inflorescence where it appears to be more of a coined heart shaped blooms which eventually turns pendulous in appearance when matures. They do form into seed-pods where tiny dust-like seeds are produced inside them when they are ripe and dried. 

However a lot of care is necessary to produce them into seedlings. Some gardeners had managed to hybridized some new varieties using this method - though it is very laborious and requires years of patience to actually see the results. 

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Introduction to Rare Plants Category - Cane Begonia Maculata Albopicta (Updated Nov 2022)

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