Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America, Brazil
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
Rich Woods
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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Red, Coral
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Wing shaped
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
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
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Begoniaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
Angel Wing Begonia and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Wild Blue Phlox 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 Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.