Angelwing Begonia

Angelwing Begonia Care

Begonia 'benigo Pink'

What is the plant

Begonia Benigo, also known as Pink Polka Dot Begonia, is known for its dramatic dark green leaves that look like angel’s or bat wings and bright silver-pink dots. It’s an upright-cane type begonia native to Brazil. The bottom of the leaf is dark red what makes the plant even more picturesque. The flowers are pink and hang in small clusters- Begonia Benigo is one of the most striking house plants!Begonia Benigo can grow up to 1,5m in height and produces flowers from late winter throughout spring. Begonia is highly susceptible to root rot, therefore you should always be careful to not overwater it. Also, when watering it, pour water directly onto the soil, ensuring the leaves remain dry.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 21°C

Hardiness zone

10a - 12

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The Begonia benigo plant needs moist but not saturated soil. You want to avoid both over-watering or under-watering this plant.Under-watering a plant causes wilting and stops the photosynthesis process. It also slows down nutrients moving throughout the plant.Over-watering can cause various plant diseases. The biggest issue, besides death, is root rot. When you saturate the soil, oxygen can’t get through to the roots. This starts the rotting of the plant’s roots.
Fertilizer
You want to use a fertilizer that’s high in potassium for your Begonia benigo plant. Potassium will keep your plant growing and create lush leaves. It also helps create more flowers.Use this fertilizer at half its normal strength. The Begonia benigo plant can’t take full strength.During the growing season, you need to fertilize the plant about once a month. During the off season, you only need to fertilize it every two months.Always make sure the soil is moist before you fertilize. Otherwise, you can burn the roots or create leaf burn.
Sunlight
A Begonia benigo plant loves bright light. But it needs to be an indirect bright light. Direct sunlight (or artificial light) will scorch the leaves of this beautiful plant. At the very least, too much light can cause the leaves to brown and curl.

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Soil
You need well-draining soil for the Begonia benigo plant. It needs the perfect balance when it comes to moisture.Well-draining soil ensures you don’t over-water your plant. It lets excess water drain to the bottom of the plant pot. You’ll want a plant pot with drainage holes so that excess water doesn’t sit at the bottom of the soil either.
Temperature
For the Begonia benigo plant, the temperature should range between 45F (7C) and 100F (38C).Avoid any temperatures below 45F (7C). This plant doesn’t appreciate freezing temperatures. And avoid frost forming on the leaves at all costs.
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