Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South America, Brazil
Eastern Asia
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Actinidia arguta, Actinidia giraldii, Actinidia hypoleuca
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Coral
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Wing shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
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
Regular watering required
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize twice a year
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis head rot, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Nematodes, Phytophthora, Root rot, Sclerotinia blight, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Cats
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Antioxidants, Fiber, Folate, Rich in Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Vine
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
ACTINIDIA arguta
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
Hardy Kiwi
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
हार्डी कीवी
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
Hardy Kiwi
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
kiwai
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
kiwi hardy
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
σκληραγωγημένα ακτινίδια
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
kiwi Hardy
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
hardy kiwi
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Hardy kiwi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Begoniaceae
Actinidiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Actinidiaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Hardy Kiwi
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and Hardy Kiwi is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and Hardy Kiwi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Kiwi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Kiwi is Loam while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Kiwi is Neutral.
Angel Wing Begonia and Hardy Kiwi Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and Hardy Kiwi physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Hardy Kiwi height is 550.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and Hardy Kiwi are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Hardy Kiwi flower color: White and Ivory
- Hardy Kiwi leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Hardy Kiwi
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi 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 Hardy Kiwi needs Regular watering required and in winter, it needs Average Water.
