Cracklin' Rosie
@GardenGerty (160696)
United States
June 18, 2023 2:01pm CST
I bought a house plant. It is a cane type begonia. I am told that it is not an angel wing but is a dragon wing. This variety is called Cracklin' Rosie.
Now do not fib. . . the Neil Diamond song came on in your head and now it is stuck.
Cracklin' Rosie.
They said that the plant is actually named "Rosie" because the red coloring on the back of the leaves makes the silvery dots shine in a rose pink shade. It does not flower a lot but the flowers will be a rich salmon pink as well.
It has been many years since I have had begonias.
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@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
19 Jun 23
They get tall, so I put it in a heavy pot. At least my Angel Wings did so I assume these will as well.
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@AmbiePam (92796)
• United States
18 Jun 23
Oh, Heather, that is beautiful! You and @CarolDM show the absolute best pictures of the nature a lot of us miss out on, although Carol may be tired of hearing me say that. 
I’m definitely going to have to show Diana this. I really want to see her grow one of these.
Now I’m going to go find that Neil Diamond’s song on YouTube, and take a listen! Thank you SO much for sharing.
I’m definitely going to have to show Diana this. I really want to see her grow one of these.
Now I’m going to go find that Neil Diamond’s song on YouTube, and take a listen! Thank you SO much for sharing.4 people like this
@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
19 Jun 23
This is definitely a houseplant in the winter.
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@AmbiePam (92796)
• United States
19 Jun 23
@GardenGerty If it is a house plant in winter, maybe I can actually grow one okay. I’d like to try.
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@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
20 Jun 23
@AmbiePam This one needs bright light. Begonias are pretty easy care, though.
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@celticeagle (167015)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Jun 23
Great tune to have stuck in your head. Begonias are attractive plants.
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@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
19 Jun 23
There are so many different kinds as well.
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@celticeagle (167015)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Jun 23
@GardenGerty ..........Yes, they are so pretty, each and every one.
@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
19 Jun 23
It should if I just give it the needed attention.
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@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
20 Jun 23
@RubyHawk And work is part of being alive, I think. Having people and things to care for is a blessing, although sometimes mixed.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
19 Jun 23
@GardenGerty Yes, Everything nice means work.
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@spiderdust (14760)
• San Jose, California
18 Jun 23
I totally had the Neil Diamond song pop into my head! 
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@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
19 Jun 23
I think at least 50% of my readers did. I know I have it.2 people like this
@popciclecold (38767)
• United States
18 Jun 23
A beautiful flower. Never saw one like that.
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@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
19 Jun 23
It is much like an angel wing, but I think dragon wings have curlier leaves. They are a fairly newish plant.
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@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
19 Jun 23
Oh, you are sooooo welcome to join me in a song.
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@DaddyEvil (137259)
• United States
18 Jun 23
There's a song? No, nothing popped into my head. I don't listen to music.
The plant's a pretty color, at least.
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@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
19 Jun 23
Might be before your time. Neil Diamond.
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@RasmaSandra (79892)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Jun 23
That is a beautiful plant. Yep, I know the song well. Enjoy your begonia
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@GardenGerty (160696)
• United States
19 Jun 23
I was pretty confident you would. Yes, plants bring me joy.
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