Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
Japan
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Coral
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Wing shaped
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
crimson pygmy
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
crimson pygmy
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Ranunculales
Family
Begoniaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Angel Wing Begonia and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.