I was told there was a begonia forum and seeing all the wonderful pictures is going to cost me some money...lolol...I have fallen in love....
I also need to ID this angelwing begonia....it was bought this summer and I really never saw an angelwing before..thought it was the only one there was..lol..silly me..anybody have any ideas....Judy
Looks like 'Medora'. It is classified as a shrub type and can get woody as it ages. I lost mine last winter due to dark conditions and probably too much water but they are fairly common so I snatched a couple this summer.
Butch, GLAD you stopped by!
Juttz, I'm guessing overwatering. I think you can take a look at the soil composition and make sure it is well drained and not soggy.
Hey Laurie, thought I'd give it a try since you twisted my arm. Reading the original post, it looks like they just wanted an ID instead of horticultural advice. One of the Yahoo group members won a first place prize with his 'Medora' at one of the last two National shows. It was huge. I wish I could post his picture but with all the copyright laws....
We could use your expertise here! I think you will enjoy hanging around! No go over to the collections thread and get a listin' I know your list will out do mine hands down.
Oh and yes, I concur - It looks like 'Medora'.
Hey kids,
We have that begonia listed as 'Lois Burks' - common name Trout Leaf Begonia. I'm not sure where we got it. I see everyone here calling it 'Medora'. Does anyone have good info on either name?
Searching the world over for true names.
Dave and Chris
Dave & Chris,
here's a link to Lois Burks, http://absastro.tripod.com/hkey/hpicother_az/LoisBurks.jpg
Lois has larger leaves for sure.
you can also view 'Medora' http://absastro.tripod.com/hkey/hpicother_az/Medora.jpg
And here's the main link to the pictorial key to cultivars
http://absastro.tripod.com/hkey/hsubkeys/halphakey.htm
Lois Burks has orangish flowers and larger leaves. Medora has narrower leaves and light pink flowers and can get tall.
juttz, I don't know how I missed this post but wanted to welcome you to the Begonia forum! Unfortunately I'm only starting my collection, but you'll meet some wonderful people here that can help you :)
Thanks, Lali! That helps.
