Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 17, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Blue Violet
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BROWALLIA speciosa
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Amethyst Flower
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
नीलम फूल
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Amethyst Blume
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Améthyste Fleur
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
amatista flor
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
Αμέθυστος λουλούδι
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
flor Amethyst
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Amethyst Flower
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Amethyst Flower
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Amethyst Flower and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Amethyst Flower and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Amethyst Flower and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amethyst Flower season is Summer and Fall and Angel Wing Begonia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amethyst Flower is Loam and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amethyst Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Amethyst Flower and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Amethyst Flower and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Amethyst Flower height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Amethyst Flower and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Amethyst Flower flower color: White and Blue Violet
Amethyst Flower leaf color: Light Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Amethyst Flower and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Amethyst Flower and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amethyst Flower pruning is done 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 Amethyst Flower 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.