Cane Begonia 'Cracklin' Rose'

Beautiful plant that is grown for foliage. However, this is a large growing cane begonia and can't figure out why all descriptions state...Read More its growth is only 24"-36". My plant has reached 6' tall and wish it wouldn't have grown any taller than 3 feet. It gets so huge that every spring I cut it back to 3' to start over again. It grows just like my other cane begonia from my grandmother, that was from the 1950's. The more light the more color and flowers look like pink clusters of grapes but not often, even in the most optimal light. I propagate by cutting off top foot of cane with several nodes and 2-3 leaves, that I just bury in the dirt and then water. That is how easy it is to propagate. Does great in regular household temperatures with east or south facing light. This plant can take a lot of abuse and might be the ticket if you don't want a huge plant. hahaha

Beautiful foliage and easy to care for if offered proper fertilization (7-9-5) and light shade. However, I don't know why small cracks a...Read Moreppear in its leaves. Can anyone offer info.?

I am mesmerized by the redness and the spots and the shapes of the leaves when I look at 'Cracklin' Rosie'. My source was mail order, Log...Read Moreee's in CT. I propagated a piece for my Mother. It roots easily in water. As the canes become tall, I pinch the tips to make it bushier instead of lanky. It loves an East window but has not bloomed for me yet. Very nice contrast to other green houseplants in a group set up. I am a sucker for anything burgundy or spotted and this houseplant has both. Really eye catching.

'Cracklin Rosie' is one of the newer cane-stemmed begonias known for her beautiful leaves that are fluted and wavy. The dark bronze colo...Read Morer is enhanced with tiny pink spots. The reverse side is dark red.

The flowers are rosey red, but not profuse. It is easy to propagate. A real winner.

B. 'Silvermist' and B. 'Salmon Rubra' are its parents.