Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
South America, Brazil
  
Southeastern Asia
  
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
  
Rainforest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
  
1-8
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Coral
  
White, Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
White, Yellow, Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Wing shaped
  
Spade shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Full Sun
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings
  
Rhizome division, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Keep the Soil well drained
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
  
slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Full Sun
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Not Available
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
  
Ants, Bees, Flies, Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Poisonous, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Insignificant
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
  
Insect Bites
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Fruits, Leaves, Sap, Stem
  
Other Uses
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Food for animals, Food for insects, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
  
Alocasia brisbanensis
  
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
  
Alocasia, Elephant Ear, native lily, cunjevoi
  
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
  
Alocasia
  
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
  
Alocasia
  
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
  
Alocasia
  
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
  
Alocasia
  
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
  
Alocasia
  
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
  
Alocasia
  
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
  
Alocasia
  
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
  
Aglaonema
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Violales
  
Arales
  
Family
Begoniaceae
  
Araceae
  
Genus
Begonia
  
Alocasia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Colocasieae
  
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
  
Aroideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Alocasia
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and Alocasia is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and Alocasia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alocasia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Alocasia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Alocasia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Angel Wing Begonia and Alocasia Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and Alocasia physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Alocasia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and Alocasia are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Alocasia flower color: White and Green
- Alocasia leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Alocasia
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Alocasia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Angel Wing Begonia pruning is done Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Alocasia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alocasia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.