Begonia × corallina
Overview
Uses: Houseplant, patio plant, shaded balconies, tropical landscapes in warm climates, bright interior spaces
Benefits: Striking silver-spotted foliage and cascading clusters of pink blooms create strong visual interest. Cane-like stems and upright growth give this begonia architectural presence while remaining adaptable to indoor conditions.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–12
Sun: Bright Indirect Light to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Tender Perennial
Growth Habit: Upright, Clumping — cane-like stems with vertical structure.
Bloom Color: Pink
Foliage Color: Green with Silver spotting
Mature Height: 4–5'
Mature Width: 2–3'
Bloom Season: Spring–Fall (year-round indoors in ideal conditions)
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Angel Wing Begonia brings bold foliage pattern and graceful blooms to bright indoor spaces.
Distinctive wing-shaped leaves marked with silver spots pair beautifully with dangling clusters of soft pink flowers. The upright cane structure adds height and movement, making it a natural focal point for desks, corners, and sunlit rooms.
In warm climates, it can be grown outdoors in sheltered locations. Indoors, it thrives in bright indirect light and consistent humidity, rewarding growers with steady growth and intermittent flowering.
Care
Begonia × corallina Care
Provide bright indirect light. Gentle morning sun is tolerated, but avoid prolonged harsh afternoon sun, which may cause leaf scorch.
Grow in well-drained, lightly acidic potting mix. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, allowing excess moisture to drain freely. Avoid leaving the plant in standing water.
Feed during active growth with a balanced liquid fertilizer or a slow release fertilizer to support healthy foliage and bloom production.
Prune lightly to maintain shape or encourage branching. Pinching tips promotes fuller growth.
Container Growing Notes
This begonia performs exceptionally well in containers. Use a high-quality potting mix with excellent drainage and provide consistent moisture without saturation.
Container-grown plants require more frequent watering than in-ground plantings. Plants hardy in the ground may require winter protection when grown in containers in colder zones.
Size
What Size is Begonia × corallina for Sale Online?
Plants ship in a greenhouse-grade grow pot appropriate to their stage of growth. Size at shipment varies slightly by season. For specific pot size details, please contact us.
How Large Does Begonia × corallina Grow?
Indoors, plants typically reach 4–5 feet tall and 2–3 feet wide. Regular pruning can maintain a more compact form.
Additional Information
What are some common names for this plant?
This plant is widely known as Angel Wing Begonia or cane begonia.
Is this plant suitable for indoor growing?
Yes. It is frequently grown as a houseplant and may be found among houseplants suited to bright interior spaces with indirect light.
Can this begonia be grown outdoors?
In USDA Zones 10–12, it can be grown outdoors year-round in sheltered areas. In cooler climates, it is typically grown indoors or treated as a seasonal patio plant.
What makes this begonia different from other begonias?
Its upright cane structure and silver-spotted foliage distinguish it from low-growing rex or fibrous begonias. The combination of architectural stems and cascading blooms gives it a strong vertical presence among tropical plants.
