Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
Melanesia
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Coral
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Wing shaped
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Cutting
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
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
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
Copperleaf
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
Copperleaf
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
Copperleaf
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
Copperleaf
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
copperleaf
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
Copperleaf
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Copperleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Euphorbiales
Family
Begoniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acalypheae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Acalyphoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Copperleaf
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Angel Wing Begonia and Copperleaf Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and Copperleaf are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Copperleaf
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf pruning is done 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.