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Cane begonia looking too rangy or overgrown

Posted by linnea56 z5 IL (My Page) on
Sun, Nov 20, 11 at 19:01

I bought these this spring, and kept them outside as hanging baskets all summer. Both are still blooming a lot. I would like to keep them over the winter, but the canes have gotten so long. Some of them are almost 3 feet long. If I cut them back, will they resprout from lower down? If so, is it best to do half the canes, first, then the other half once I see signs of new growth?

I know nothing about these except they are NOT some exotic variety. But they were blooming demons all summer long. Thanks!

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RE: Cane begonia looking too rangy or overgrown

Looks like 'Dragon Wings'. They should resprout with no ill effects. I would not cut them to the ground but perhaps to within six inches to start with. Give them as much light and warmth as you can. Water after they dry out some on top. Feed lightly until they start putting out lots of new growth.

The nice thing about Dragon Wings is they are pretty common nowadays and can be bought each spring for a few dollars and treated as annuals.


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RE: Cane begonia looking too rangy or overgrown

Thanks!


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