Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
South America, Brazil
China
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
10 - 7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Coral
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Wing shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
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, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
Hydrangea
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
Hortensie
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
Hortensia
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
Hortensia
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
Hortênsia
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Violales
GLUMIFLORAE
Family
Begoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Begonia
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Sorghum
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Angel Wing Begonia and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Centipede Grass
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Centipede 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 Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.