Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
South America, Brazil
Japan
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Benikaze, Nicolas, All Gold, Albostriata
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
gardens, Shaded sites, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Coral
Several shades of Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Lime Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Wing shaped
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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 leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
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
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
HAKONECHLOA macra
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
Hakone Grass
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
hakone grass
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
Hakone Gras
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
Hakone herbe
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
hierba Hakone
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
Hakone γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
Hakone grama
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
Hakone trawa
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Hakone herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Begoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Begonia
Hakonechloa
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Hakone Grass
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and Hakone Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and Hakone Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hakone Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Hakone Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Hakone Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Angel Wing Begonia and Hakone Grass Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and Hakone Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Hakone Grass height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and Hakone Grass are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Hakone Grass flower color: Several shades of Green
- Hakone Grass leaf color: Green and Lime Green
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Hakone Grass
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Hakone 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 Hakone Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hakone Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.