Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Wing shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Scrophulariales
Family
Begoniaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Malabar nut
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Angel Wing Begonia and Malabar nut Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and Malabar nut are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Malabar nut
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Malabar nut 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 Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.