Begonia aconitifolia
Angel Wing Begonia · Spotted Begonia
Description
Source: leafsnapBegonia aconitifolia, commonly known as Begonia tuberhybrida, is a flowering plant species in the family Begoniaceae. Native to South America, this plant is widely cultivated as an ornamental due to its attractive foliage and colorful flowers. The plant features large, deeply lobed leaves that resemble those of aconite plants, giving rise to its specific epithet, "aconitifolia." These leaves are typically green or bronze with red undersides. The flowers of Begonia aconitifolia are borne on long stems and come in shades of pink, red, white, or yellow, with both double and single petals. This plant prefers partial shade and moist soil conditions but can tolerate some drought once established. It is versatile enough to be grown indoors or outdoors, in containers or hanging baskets, providing year-round enjoyment. Overall, Begonia aconitifolia is an easy-to-grow plant that enhances any garden setting with its stunning foliage and vibrant blooms.
Care Guide
💧 Water Every 7 days
☀️ Light Partial sun
Begonia aconitifolia originates from habitats like forest understories and rocky areas, where it grows in natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can tolerate full sun or full shade, showing its adaptable, hardy character.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Begonia aconitifolia comes from tropical areas, where the weather is usually warm and humid. Therefore it is adapted to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature shifts and prefers a steady thermal environment, so avoiding temperature fluctuations indoors is important. It typically cannot withstand cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the temperature drops too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 5-6
🌱 Fertilizer
Appropriate feeding is essential to Begonia aconitifolia's health and appearance. Apply fertilizer in summer and repeat the treatment monthly throughout the season. Nutrients supply energy for growth and help maintain the plant's tissues. Fertilizing boosts the plant's flowering, helping it produce its best blooms.
🪴 Pot & Repot 2-3 years
When repotting Begonia aconitifolia, select a pot 1-2 inches (2.5–5.1 cm) larger with good drainage. Use a well-draining potting mix. Repot in spring or fall, making sure the root ball sits slightly below the rim of the flower pot. Water thoroughly after repotting and keep it in a warm place with indirect sunlight.
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Begonia
- Family
- Begoniaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 9-11
- Mature Height
- 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 49 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Forest Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White, Pink
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 3.05 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Fall
- Native Area
- Brazil