This was my potted tree begonia before the gorging guinea pig got loose.

Sorry to hear about your guinea pig problems. I've got a begonia very similar to this Bernieh. I was told mine was called an angel-wing begonia, for the shape of the leaf I guess.

Hi Tasteyg this is also called an angel-wing here but is more often referred to as the tree or cane begonia because it can be confused with the dragon wing. (wow that was confusing!) Anyhoo, tree begonias/angelwings/cane begonias over here are the ones that grow very tall (over 1 metre) and have the spotted leaves.

Your plants and flowers are so amazing. You have such a different environment than cold rainy Bolton. My garden is so tiny compared to yours. Bit of a naughty guinea pig you have there!

Thanks 4ddreamscape - my garden has been established for quite some time and it is part of a big property (well not by Aussie standards) and the environment here can be quite harsh. Ever since we moved to this spot we have gone from the extremes of a ten-year drought and water restrictions to the extreme of the highest recorded wet season ever for this region. Our gardens are full of tough survivors.