Begonia "Angel Wing"
Angel Wing Begonias (Begonia coccinea), also known as cane begonias, are a type of perennial shrub known for their stiff, sturdy stems and green leaves shaped like folded wings. The angel wing begonia plant grows year-round and is native to South America.
Basic Care
Angel Wing Begonia responds well to bright, indirect light and partial shade. As indoor plants, Angel Wing Begonias do well in hanging baskets or in pots with a nutrient-rich potting mix. These tropical plants also fare well in high-humidity environments with mild to moderate room temperatures.
Angel Wings require frequent watering and misting to ensure the soil stays consistently moist. Browning leaves indicate that your angel wing begonia plant needs to be watered. At the same time, you’ll want to avoid overwatering, or letting your plant sit in a pool of water, to prevent powdery mildew from forming.
What You Get
The exact, healthy, rooted plant as shown, growing in a 4" nursery pot.
Difference between Maculata & Angel Wing
The leaves of the Begonia Maculata are show-stopping. They are asymmetrical, with a sweeping graceful wing that is the deep scarlet underside and an upper surface covered with regularly placed silvery spots. While the leaves of the Angel Wing are similar, they are usually smaller, with more symmetry to the leaf. On occasions, they may become dagger-like and sharply angled. While spotting is typical, they are more like a dusting of freckles than the big dramatic spots of the Maculata. Sometimes, the plant may produce leaves with no spots at all!
Begonia Maculata blooms from the spring to fall, producing delicate clusters of white flowers with bright yellow hearts. On the other hand, the Angel Wing produces flowers in a wide range of colors, from bright reds through to orange, pink, and white.
