Monday, April 21, 2014

Flower of theDay - Angel-Winged Begonia

Name: Angel-wing begonia
Latin Name: Begonia coccinea
Botanical Name: Cane Begonia
Plant Type: Tropical, Houseplants
Blooming Time: Year Round
Bloom Colors: Colors from Reds to Whites
Height: Can reach 6 Feet Indoors and 15 Feet Outdoors
Special Care Instructions:
Needs high humidity
Needs good circulation of the air around the plant
Needs a lot of water
Needs a lot of light
They will burn if grown in direct mid-day sun
Fun Facts:
Plant gets its name from the shape and color of its wings
The more light the plant receives the brilliant the color of the leaves
The flowers are edible with a sweet tart taste
Will grow well under shade cloth, lattice or in early morning/late afternoon sun.

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