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Green and burgandy leaves with white flowers...

12 years ago

My kids received a plant two years ago from their VBS program at church. I've had it growing in the house since I wasn't sure what it was. It is now about 2 feet tall. Everyone that comes over asks me what it is and I have no idea. It has leaves that are green on the top and reddish/burgandy on the bottom. It has white flowers that hang down from it. They look like 3 dimensional upside-down hearts. Does anyone know what this is?

Thank you!

Natalie

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User
12 years ago
It's a White Cane Begonia, but not sure which variety you have.

Here is a link that might be useful: cane begonia
Natalie17
Original Author
12 years ago
Yes, it definintely is a cane begonia. Thanks! The flower is a little different than the one on the link you provided, but I'll do some more research and see if I can find it.
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