Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Coral
Reddish Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Long Barbed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
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
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Cough
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Hedges
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
BROMELIA
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
Heart-of-Flame
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
Heart-of-flame
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
Herz -of -Flame
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
Coeur-de- flamme
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
Corazón de la llama
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
Καρδιά - of- Φλόγα
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
Coração -de- Chama
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
Heart- of- Płomień
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Cor - de - flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Begoniaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Bromelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Angel Wing Begonia and Heart of Flame
Wondering what are the properties of Angel Wing Begonia and Heart of Flame? We provide you with everything About Angel Wing Begonia and Heart of Flame. Angel Wing Begonia doesn't have thorns and Heart of Flame doesn't have thorns. Also Angel Wing Begonia does not have fragrant flowers. Angel Wing Begonia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Heart of Flame has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Angel Wing Begonia and Heart of Flame and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Heart of Flame
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and Heart of Flame is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and Heart of Flame Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heart of Flame season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Heart of Flame is Not Available while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Heart of Flame is Not Available.
Angel Wing Begonia and Heart of Flame Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and Heart of Flame physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Heart of Flame height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and Heart of Flame are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Heart of Flame flower color: Reddish Plum
- Heart of Flame leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Heart of Flame
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame 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 Heart of Flame needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.