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 Notes: |
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