Begonia coccinea
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Angel-wing begonia
- Plant type
- Houseplant
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- High
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- Tropical rainforests
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Toxic
- public plant
- 1 public plant
- collector
- 1 collector
What Begonia coccinea is
Begonia coccinea is a bush-style houseplant often called the angel-wing begonia. Its leaves are asymmetric and elongated, resembling a pair of wings.
Living with this plant means providing it with consistent warmth and humidity. It prefers a spot with bright, indirect light to maintain its structure.
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The plant contains insoluble calcium oxalate crystals that cause irritation upon ingestion.
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People and Begonia coccinea
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- 19th century
Discovery
Botanists first documented this species in the tropical rainforests. It was soon collected for glasshouses in cooler climates.
- 20th century
Houseplant status
The plant moved from specialized botanical collections into general homes. Growers began to appreciate its ability to thrive as a potted bush indoors.
- Present
Modern care
You likely grow this plant from cuttings taken from an existing specimen. It remains a fixture for those who provide the necessary humidity.
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Begonia coccinea cultivars in the wild
Named varieties collectors have logged. Tap a cultivar to see its dedicated page.
People growing Begonia coccinea
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Recent Begonia coccinea
The latest public additions across the platform.
Other Begonia
Species and cultivars from the same genus, straight out of the reference catalogue.
Frequently asked about Begonia coccinea
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Begonia coccinea?
Begonia coccinea is a species in the Begonia genus. Commonly known as Angel-wing begonia, a houseplant, and with a bush growth habit. Native to Tropical rainforests.
How do you care for Begonia coccinea?
Reference care guidance for Begonia coccinea: bright indirect light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and high humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Begonia coccinea?
Begonia coccinea is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.
Where can I see real photos of Begonia coccinea?
Browse public Begonia coccinea collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.
Can I track my own Begonia coccinea on collecto.rs?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Begonia coccinea, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Begonia coccinea collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.