The weeping willow is undoubtedly the most well-known plant for its drooping appearance. However, there is another plant called the weeping begonia that also possesses this characteristic. Although there are other plants such as the silk begonia, weeping cherry, and weeping plum, the weeping willow still remains the most alluring and widely recognized. Today, we will explore the unique features of the weeping begonia.
The history of Begonia can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty where it was mentioned in the “Hundred Flowers.” The term “Sea” indicates that it is not a native plant but was imported. At first, the Begonia plant only produced flowers and did not bear fruit. However, over time, it developed into a woody plant that produces beautiful flowers and fruits that are not edible.
As the years passed by, people started to appreciate and love the begonia plant more and more. It became a popular decorative plant during the Song Dynasty in China, and people started to cultivate different varieties of begonias through horticulture.
