
Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings
Taxonomy
Begonia Josephine
Begonia
Begoniaceae
Cucurbitales

How to care for Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings

How often to water your Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings

every 9
Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Finding light for Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings in your home

a window
Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves š, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings in your home š”.

How to fertilize Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.

Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves š without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantās toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itās always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control atĀ US (800) 222-1222.Ā If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.
Humidity
Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings doesnāt require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
Soil
Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!
Fertilizer
Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Dormancy
Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings does not have a typical pattern of dormancy. If you notice their growth slowing down substantially, double check that they are getting enough sunlight and water to thrive!
Native Region
Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings is native to Tropics and Subtropics worldwide.
Care Summary for Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings
Begonia 'Josephine' Angel Wings
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 3ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
