For sale :
Single stem plants. Approx. height of the plants is 12-20 cm, depending on the availability. Will be sent bare rooted, i.e with minimal soil.
Please note, the plant will be packed and secured with extra care in package for postage and transits. However, the nature of the leaves of begonias are very fragile, easily drop especially on the situation of leaves being tired/stressed and might drop off on arrival, that is common and normal, but it doesn’t mean the plant is dead, even they might look brown, dark and kind dry. Without leaves, the cane/main stem are still alive and survive and will grow new shoots new leaves again from main stem/cane over time with care in new home. It is not difficult to care this begonia, you will be rewarded with lovely leaves and flowers.
Plant info and care tips:
Angel Wing Begonia, Polka dot begonias with silver spotted leaves and scarlet/pink flowers. A great Perennial evergreen pot plant or understory filler.
It is a type of cane begonia that has thick stems that support spotted angel wing-shaped leaves. Stunning indoor plant, or balcony patio plant in shady or part shade indirect sunlight in sheltered position.
Angel Wing Begonia, Polka dot begonias are vigorous growers, and can soon outgrow their pot. Transferring to a larger container encourages growth where the plant can reach 1.5 m tall. Highly prized for both its blooms and foliage. The spotted light green and dark green leaves have shape of a wing. Flowers grow in abundant, drooping clusters. abundant, drooping clusters of delicate coral pink flowers when the plant blooms.
High humidity, warm temperatures, and indirect or filtered light are the essential care factors. Keep away from sunburn and frost, and rains. Prefers moist, but slightly dry soil media. Water Requirements: Average Water Needs; Water regularly. Avoid overwatering especially during the cooler months. Do not water on leaves and stems, only water on soil surface. Otherwise leaves will drop, stems will rot by absorb moisture and water.
Colour of leaves and dots on leaves change by sun exposure and season. The stems need staking while growing taller and longer as they are fragile.