Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Ornamental Plants
Origin
South America, Brazil
Africa, Southern Asia
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
1-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Coral
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Wing shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, Loamy, Sand
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 need to prune, No pruning needed, 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, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Prodenia, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders
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
Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
AMARANTHUS tricolor 'Perfecta'
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
Joseph's Coat
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
tandalja bhaji
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
Tampala
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
Tampala
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
Tampala
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
Tampala
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
Tampala
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
Tampala
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Tampala
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Caryophyllales
Family
Begoniaceae
Amaranthaceae
Genus
Begonia
Amaranthus L
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Amaranthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Tampala
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and Tampala is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and Tampala Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tampala season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Tampala is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Angel Wing Begonia and Tampala Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and Tampala physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and Tampala are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Tampala flower color: Green
- Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Tampala
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Tampala 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 Tampala pruning is done No need to prune, No pruning needed, 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 Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.