Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Coral
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Wing shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
False Indigo
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
इंडिगो
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
falsches Indigo
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
faux Indigo
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
Falso Indigo
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
false Indigo
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
falsum indicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Begoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and False Indigo
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Angel Wing Begonia and False Indigo Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and False Indigo are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and False Indigo
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and False Indigo 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 False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.