Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Ball Red, Bicola, Brandy, Derby
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Coral
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Wing shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 back the foliage when the plants die back naturally
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
Balanced, soluble fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Powdery mildew, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Butterflies, Whiteflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, salivation, Swelling in mouth, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Mass in beds
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, Leaves
Other Uses
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for mass plantings
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
BEGONIA 'Senator Pink'
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
Fibrous Begonia, Senator Pink Begonia, Wax Begonia
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
Wax Begonia
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
Wachs- Begonie
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
Wax Begonia
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
Begonia de cera
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
Wax Begonia
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
Wax Begonia
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
Wosk Begonia
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Cera Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Cucurbitales
Family
Begoniaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Wax Begonia
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and Wax Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and Wax Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wax Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Wax Begonia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Wax Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Angel Wing Begonia and Wax Begonia Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and Wax Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Wax Begonia height is 15.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and Wax Begonia are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Wax Begonia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Wax Begonia leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Bronze
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Wax Begonia
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Wax Begonia 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 Wax Begonia pruning is done Cut back the foliage when the plants die back naturally. In summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wax Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.