Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South America, Brazil
World/Pandemic
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Coral
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Wing shaped
Maple shaped
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
indische Malve
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
malva india
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Begoniaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Malvoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Angel Wing Begonia and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Indian Mallow
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Indian Mallow 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 Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.