Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Benediction lungwort, Excalibur lungwort
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
Forest edges, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Red, Coral
Pink, Rose, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Wing shaped
Lung shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Water when soil is dry, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Powdery mildew, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
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
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Astringent, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emollient, Exoectorant, Homeopathy, Opthalmic, Resolvent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
PULMONARIA 'Berries and Cream' PP10597
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
Berries and Cream Lungwort, Lungwort
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
Lungwort
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
Lungenkraut
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
pulmonaire
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
Lungwort
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
Lungwort
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
pulmonária
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
płucnik
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Lungwort
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Ascomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Ascomycetes
Order
Violales
Peltigerales
Family
Begoniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Boragineae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Boraginoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Lungwort
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and Lungwort is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and Lungwort Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lungwort season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Lungwort is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Lungwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Angel Wing Begonia and Lungwort Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and Lungwort physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Lungwort height is 25.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and Lungwort are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Lungwort flower color: Pink, Rose and Blue Violet
- Lungwort leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Lungwort
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Lungwort 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 Lungwort 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 Lungwort needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Adequately.