Botanical Name: Begonia species
Common Name: Angel-wing Begonia
Type of Plant: dicot: perennial
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape upright, shrubby begonia with cane-like stems. Large, fleshy, spotted leaves with a wing-like shape
Height to 6'
Spread to 3'
Growth Rate rapid
 
Environment:
Exposure in/out bright, cool areas indoors; shaded patio
Soil prefers a peat-based, well-drained soil
Hardiness prefers humid indoors – tender to frost outdoors
 
Morphology:
Leaves large, palmate, oblique on 10" long, 6" wide; waxy; can be slightly spiny, irreg. toothed, spotted; usually red or bronze
Flowers late spring; flattened, pink or white in clusters of 3 or 4 to 1"
Fruit three-valved capsule – inconspicuous
 
Propagation:
seed, leaf, stem and cane cuttings
 
Usage:
large container plant for patios, large indoor beds or planters – used for silhouette or leaves as much as flowers
 
Landscape Care:
Watering need ample watering – but drainage must be very good
Fertilizing balanced, half-strength 2X/month
Pruning head back or pinch occasionally to keep dense
Pests/Diseases mealybug, root rot
Special Conditions/Other repot frequently as plants get larger
 
Origin: cultivar
Family: Begoniaceae

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