Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
South America, Brazil
North America, South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Asia
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
meadows, Pastures, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Not Available
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Red, Coral
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Wing shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
avoid high rate of nitrogen in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Head smut, Leaf rust, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Food for animals, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
Hordeum brachyantherum
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
Meadow Barley
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
meadow barley
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
Wiese Gerste
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
orge prairie
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
cebada prado
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
λιβάδι κριθάρι
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
cevada prado
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
łąka jęczmienia
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
pratum hordei
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Begoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Meadow Barley
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and Meadow Barley is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and Meadow Barley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Meadow Barley season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Meadow Barley is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Meadow Barley is Not Available.
Angel Wing Begonia and Meadow Barley Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and Meadow Barley physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Meadow Barley height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and Meadow Barley are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Meadow Barley flower color: Yellow Brown
- Meadow Barley leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Meadow Barley
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Meadow Barley 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 Meadow Barley pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Meadow Barley needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.