How to care for Angel Wing Begonia
Begonia coccinea · Begoniaceae
A cane-type begonia with wing-shaped, often silver-spotted leaves and pendulous clusters of pink to red flowers. It grows on upright bamboo-like stems and blooms generously indoors when given good light. A rewarding classic that tolerates average home conditions better than most begonias. Water roughly every 5 days while it's growing (about every 10 in winter), give it bright, indirect light, kept above 55°F (13°C) — average room humidity suits it.
Care at a glance
Water when the top 1 inch (2-3 cm) of soil feel dry, keeping the mix lightly moist but never soggy, and avoid wetting the foliage.
An east window or a spot near a bright window with sheer curtains is ideal; some gentle morning sun encourages flowering.
Balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength while actively growing and blooming.
Mistakes that kill this plant
- Keeping the soil constantly wet, which rots the canes at the base.
- Misting the foliage, which invites powdery mildew.
- Deep shade, which produces weak, flowerless, stretched stems.
Seasonal tips
- Prune leggy canes in early spring to encourage bushy new growth.
- Reduce watering in winter and skip fertilizer until growth resumes.
- Move a step closer to the window in winter to keep flowering.
Is it safe for pets?
We have Angel Wing Begonia recorded as toxic to cats and dogs.
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Toxicity here is informational, not a safety guarantee. Those are our own records, compiled by following the ASPCA's published toxic and non-toxic plant lists and Pet Poison Helpline's plant poison list rather than copied from them — confirm anything that matters against the ASPCA's published lists, which this one is matched to, or with your vet. If your pet ingested this plant, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.