Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southern Asia, India
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, Coral
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Tan
Leaf Shape
Wing shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
Apply 3-1-2 or 4-1-2 ratio, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
breathing problems, Eye irritation, Hives, Itchiness, Runny nose, sneezing, Throat itching, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Cures constipation, Cures foot fissures, Digestive disorders, Eliminate toxins, Fatigue, Halitosis, Improves Breast milk production, Increase red blood cells, Insomnia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Animal Feed, Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
CYNODON dactylon
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
Bermuda Grass
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
बरमूडा घास
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
Bermuda Gras
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
l'herbe des Bermudes
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
Grama
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
Αγριάδα
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
grama Bermuda
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
Trawa Bermuda
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Bermuda Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Begoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Begonia
Cynodon Rich
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Chlorideae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Chloridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Bermuda Grass
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and Bermuda Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and Bermuda Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bermuda Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Bermuda Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bermuda Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Angel Wing Begonia and Bermuda Grass Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and Bermuda Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Bermuda Grass height is 40.00 cm and width 302.00 cm. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and Bermuda Grass are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Bermuda Grass flower color: Not Available
- Bermuda Grass leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Bermuda Grass
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Bermuda Grass 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 Bermuda Grass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bermuda Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.