Common names: "Angel Wing Begonia"
Latin name: Begonia lucerna 'Sophie Cecile'

Angel Wing Begonias require bright filtered light for optimum growth and flower production. Any bright east, south, or west facing window that receives some morning sun, or late day sun will do nicely. Heated sunrooms are an excellent place to grow Angel Wing Begonias. If the sunlight is to strong the leaves can curl or burn. Not enough light and the Angel Wing Begonia will elongate and not produce flowers.

In small containers allow the soil to dry about 1/2" from the surface between waterings. Larger containers should dry down about an inch or so. Water thoroughly all the way around the plant until water starts to seep from the drain holes. Remove any standing water from the drip tray to help prevent the Angel Wing Begonia from getting root rot.

Feed monthly with Peter's Houseplant Food if the plant is actively growing. Feed bi-monthly if the Angel Wing Begonia is inactive. If your Begonia plant becomes leggy, cut the stems back to varying heights resulting in tall stems, medium length stems, and short stems. This will allow the plant to grow new foliage various levels creating a nicely shaped plant. 

Cuttings from the top of the plant can be rooted in water or vermiculite. Once rooted add them to the mother plant to help fill in the base or pot them up in their own containers with any quality houseplant potting mix.

Common houseplant pests can include: White Fly or Mildews. To learn more about those pesky little white flies visit our White Fly page under houseplant pests.

Angel Wing Begonias are usually grown in 6" or 8" containers. Occasionally larger specimen plants can be found in 10" or 12" pots. 

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