Alocasia

Angel Wing Begonia

About Alocasia and Angel Wing Begonia

Alocasia

Angel Wing Begonia

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1 What is

1.1 Life Span

Perennial

1.2 Type

Tender Perennial

1.3 Origin

Southeastern Asia

South America, Brazil

1.4 Types

Not available

Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua

1.4.1 Number of Varieties

NA1795

0 40000

1.5 Habitat

Rainforest

Cold Regions, subtropical regions

1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1510-15

0 99

1.7 AHS Heat Zone

1-8

12-1

1.8 Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 23, 24

1.9 Habit

Arching/Fountain-shaped

Upright/Erect

2 Information

2.1 Plant Size

2.1.1 Minimum Height

90.00 cm45.72 cm

0.54 3900

2.1.2 Minimum Width

90.00 cm45.72 cm

0.1 6350

2.2 Plant Color

2.2.1 Flower Color

White, Green

Red, Coral

2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier

Not Available

Bicolor

2.2.3 Fruit Color

Red, Orange

Tan

2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green

Green

2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green

Green

2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green

Green

2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter

White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green

Light Green

2.3 Shape

2.3.1 Leaf Shape

Spade shaped

Wing shaped

2.4 Thorns

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3 Season

3.1 Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

3.2 Growing Conditions

3.2.1 Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

3.2.2 Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

3.2.3 Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

3.2.4 The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

3.2.5 Soil Drainage

Well drained

3.2.6 Bloom Time

Indeterminate

3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer

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3.3 Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun

Drought

4 Care

4.1 Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

4.2 How to Plant?

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Cuttings

4.3 Plant Maintenance

Medium

4.4 Watering Plants

4.4.1 Watering Requirements

Keep the Soil well drained

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

4.4.2 In Summer

Lots of watering

4.4.3 In Spring

Moderate

4.4.4 In Winter

Average Water

4.5 Soil

4.5.1 Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

4.5.2 Soil Type

Loam, Sand

4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

4.6 Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

4.7 Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

4.8 Fertilizers

slow-release fertilizers

fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5

4.9 Pests and Diseases

No serious insect or disease problems

Red blotch

4.10 Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun

Drought

5 Facts

5.1 Flowers

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5.1.1 Flower Petal Number

Single

5.2 Fruits

5.2.1 Showy Fruit

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5.2.2 Edible Fruit

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5.3 Fragrance

5.3.1 Fragrant Flower

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5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit

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5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf

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5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem

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5.4 Showy Foliage

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5.5 Showy Bark

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5.6 Foliage Texture

Bold

Coarse

5.7 Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

5.8 Evergreen

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5.9 Invasive

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5.10 Self-Sowing

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5.11 Attracts

Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available

pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife

5.12 Allergy

Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation

Not Available

6 Benefits

6.1 Uses

6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses

Ground Cover

Showy Purposes

6.1.2 Beauty Benefits

Skin Problems

Not Available

6.1.3 Edible Uses

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6.1.4 Environmental Uses

Air purification

6.2 Plant Benefits

6.2.1 Medicinal Uses

Insect Bites

Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers

6.2.2 Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem

Flowers, Leaves, Root

6.2.3 Other Uses

Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent

Container, Used for its medicinal properties

6.3 Used As Indoor Plant

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6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant

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6.5 Garden Design

Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

7 Scientific Name

7.1 Botanical Name

Alocasia brisbanensis

BEGONIA coccinea

7.2 Common Name

Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi

Angel Wing Begonia

7.2.1 In Hindi

Alocasia

Angel wing begonia plant

7.2.2 In German

Alocasia

Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze

7.2.3 In French

Alocasia

Ange aile plante bégonia

7.2.4 In Spanish

Alocasia

Ángel planta de begonia ala

7.2.5 In Greek

Alocasia

Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα

7.2.6 In Portuguese

Alocasia

Anjo planta Begónia da asa

7.2.7 In Polish

Alocasia

Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin

7.2.8 In Latin

Aglaonema

Angelus pars plantae Begonia

8 Classification

8.1 Kingdom

Plantae

8.2 Phylum

Magnoliophyta

8.3 Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

8.4 Order

Arales

Violales

8.5 Family

Araceae

Begoniaceae

8.6 Genus

Alocasia

Begonia

8.7 Clade

Angiosperms, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

8.8 Tribe

Colocasieae

Not Available

8.9 Subfamily

Aroideae

Caesalpinioideae

8.10 Number of Species

79NA

1 27800

Properties of Alocasia and Angel Wing Begonia

Wondering what are the properties of Alocasia and Angel Wing Begonia? We provide you with everything About Alocasia and Angel Wing Begonia. Alocasia doesn't have thorns and Angel Wing Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Alocasia does not have fragrant flowers. Alocasia has allergic reactions like Poisonous, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation and Angel Wing Begonia has allergic reactions like Poisonous, poisonous if ingested and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Alocasia and Angel Wing Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Alocasia and Angel Wing Begonia

Season and care of Alocasia and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Alocasia and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Alocasia is Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.

Alocasia and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information

Alocasia and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Alocasia and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:

Alocasia flower color: White and Green
Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green

Care of Alocasia and Angel Wing Begonia

Care of Alocasia and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Angel Wing Begonia pruning is done Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.