Angel Wing Begonia Plant Care

Angel Wing Begonia (Begonia coccinea) belongs to the Begoniaceae family within the Begonia genus. Angel Wing Begonia is native to Brazil. Angel Wing Begonia is also known as Scarlet Begonia, Angel-Wing Begonia.

Angel Wing Begonia displays an upright, bushy growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 2 ft. Angel Wing Begonia produces showy, colorful flowers in various shapes and sizes.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Angel Wing Begonia every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Angel Wing Begonia thrives in bright indirect light. Avoid placing Angel Wing Begonia in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.

Begonia coccinea tolerates temperatures of 65–80°F. Angel Wing Begonia prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Requires well-draining soil. Good drainage is essential for Angel Wing Begonia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Angel Wing Begonia every month during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with bright indirect light and requires well-draining soil. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Angel Wing Begonia is suited to USDA Zone 10a – 13b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Angel Wing Begonia can spread to about 2 ft (0.6 m) and reach about 2 ft (1 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.6 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Angel Wing Begonia while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Angel Wing Begonia is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 10). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Angel Wing Begonia can be propagated through stem cuttings, leaf cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to hairy begonia plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Angel Wing Begonia is susceptible to spider mites, mealybugs, aphids. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Angel Wing Begonia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10a – 13b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10a. Angel Wing Begonia is native to Brazil. In cooler regions, grow Angel Wing Begonia as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.