Angel Wing Begonia Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Angel Wing begonia is the easiest of all begonias to grow and care for. It grows with upright stems and eye-catching spots on its leaves. This plant can be grown year-round indoors and even outdoors. It will grow lush and fast if placed in a location with indirect sunlight and adequate humidity.
Common Name |
Angel wing begonia
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Begonia x corallina
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Genus
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Begonia
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Family
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Begoniaceae
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Order
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Cucurbitales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Angel Wing Begonia Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Angel Wing Begonia.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Angel Wing Begonia needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Angel Wing Begonia needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Angel Wing Begonia Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Angel Wing Begonia to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
65°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
Angel Wing Begonia prefers High humidity levels, between 50% and 80%. |
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Angel Wing Begonia Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Angel Wing Begonia. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Angel Wing Begonia plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Angel Wing Begonia Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Angel Wing Begonia plant. |
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Maximum Height |
30 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Celadon
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Angel Wing Begonia toxic to pets? |
Yes
Angel Wing Begonia is also toxic to dogs. |
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Garden Style |
Patio And Containers
Hanging Baskets
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Angel Wing Begonia Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Angel Wing Begonia, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
summer
autumn
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Angel Wing Begonia Native Region |
Find out where the Angel Wing Begonia plant originated. |
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Country |
South America
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