Senecio candicans 'Angel Wings' (Angel Wings® Senecio) (2024)

FAQs

Are Angel Wings a perennial or annual? ›

Angel Wings is a succulent with showy silvery-white leaves that will light up a border or container. It is drought tolerant once established and is happy growing outside or indoors as a house plant. It is a perennial in zone 8 and above but will need to be overwintered inside in cooler climates.

Highly adaptable, provided well-draining soil with low moisture. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system, allowing soil to dry slightly between intervals; once established, tolerates drought. Take care not to overwater. Pinch back upright stems periodically to encourage lower, bushier growth.

Senecio 'Angel Wings' is a drought tolerant perennial, thriving in full sun on any free draining soil. Choose a sheltered border position, and avoid wet winter soils, as this may cause the plant to rot. It copes well with salt laden winds making it useful for coastal locations.

Caring for Senecio Angel Wings

Once established, this plant is easy to grow and requires little care. Remove faded older leaves as they appear, otherwise the dead leaves could be a potential source of rot.

It is happiest with abundant sun and warm to hot temperatures. It prefers moist to dry soil and will not tolerate consistently wet soils.

Once established, Senecio will look after itself. Although perfectly hardy, this perennial resents cold, wet soils. Where soils are prone to sit wet in winter, provide protection using a cloche, or grow it in a container which can be moved under cover.

Angel Wing Begonias are popular because they are hardy, the flowers are long-lived and they grow in shade so make ideal houseplants.

🥀 Wilting Woes

Wilting in Angel Wings Senecio can be a double-edged sword—it's a sign of either too much or too little water. The plant's leaves droop and lose their vigor, leaving you to puzzle out the cause.

Pinch back the tips of your Angel Wing Begonia to encourage a bushier plant. If it's starting to resemble a lanky teenager, it's time to intervene. Snip above a leaf node to promote more branches and leaves. For height control, cut back the main stem to the desired level.

Don't hide your Angel Wing in the dark or you'll let leggy growth, as this is most often a sign of reaching to find more light. If you regularly pinch back you'll get a fuller, bushier plant also. New stems will grow from where you prune. Plus they're easy to propagate too so don't throw out those pruned-off stems!

How often should Angel Wings be watered? ›

It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and may die if left in standing water for any length of time. This plant should be watered when the surface of the soil gets dry, and will need watering approximately once each week.

Multi award winner in the last few years Angel Wings has silky, silvery white foliage and is a perfect plant for outdoors. Beautiful to use for mixed containers or as a solitary on patio or balcony. The habit is medium and Angel Wings grows to 10-12” tall and 10” wide.

Begonia Propagation

Polka Dot Plant or Angel Wing Begonia, is a very simple plant to propagate. Once you have taken a cutting from your plant and placed it in water for a few weeks, you will see those roots start to grow. The longer you leave the cutting in the water, the more roots it will grow.

Yes, misting can be beneficial for angel wing begonias as they prefer a slightly humid environment. Misting can help to increase humidity levels around the plant, which can promote healthy growth and prevent issues such as leaf drop and dryness.

Angel wing begonias are perennial flowering plants that display red, pink, white, and orange blooms.