Begonia coccinea

Cane-stemmed begonias are large, long lived evergreen, perennial plants that often survive for years in a garden, and their easy care also makes them valuable as houseplants. The taller varieties can reach over 1m. in height and require staking. Shorter varieties are a good choice for hanging baskets.'Angel Wing' begonias are hybrids (a cross between Begonia aconitifolia and B. coccinea) Often, these plants are used as year-round houseplants. They are quite easy to grow. The ideal growing conditions include high humidity, good circulation of the air around the plant, a lot of water, and a lot of light, (but not direct sunlight). The more light, the more brilliant the color of the leaves. Flowers are usually red or pink

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  Partial shade

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  Very little water

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  Not Frost hardy

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  Moist and free draining