Angel wing begonia

"Begonia" "Angel Wing" is a hybrid "Begonia" which resulted from a cross between "Begonia aconitifolia" and "B. coccinea". The hybridization was made by California plant breeder Eva Kenworthy Gray in 1926.

The plant gets its name from the shape and colors of its leaves. Usually, 'Angel Wing' grow upward on one stem. They flower and produce blooms that range in colors from red to white. The leaves grow with a wide range of colors also. The top of the leaf is often a dark green with metallic silver specks. The underside is a deep red.

Often, these plants are used as year-round houseplants. They are easy to grow for a gardener that understands begonias. Since they are native to the tropics, the ideal growing conditions include high humidity, good circulation of the air around the plant, a lot of water, and a lot of light. The more light, the more brilliant the color of the leaves.

References

*cite paper| url = http://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/Foliage/Resrpts/rh_94_4.htm | title = Angel-Wing Begonia Growth and Water Requirements Affected by Paclobutrazol | author = Conover, C.A. | publisher = University of Florida | date = 1994 | accessdate = 2007-06-11

Angel Wing Begonias will grow well under shade cloth, lattice or in early morning/late afternoon sun. They will burn if grown in direct mid-day sun.

External links

*http://www.chicagobotanic.org/plantinfo/pp/PPBegonia.html