Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruits, Trees
Origin
South America, Brazil
Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tropical Indomalaya
Types
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
Dry areas
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
Flower Color
Red, Coral
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Greyish Brown, Light Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Wing shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Budding, Layering, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively
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
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after harvesting, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Gastric
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Blood cleanser, Diabetes, Ear ache, Energy, Kidney problems, Liver Protection, Malaria, Respiratory Disorders, scurvy, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BEGONIA coccinea
Limonia acidissima
Common Name
Angel Wing Begonia
Wood apple, monkey fruit, curd fruit
In Hindi
Angel wing begonia plant
कबिट
In German
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
Indischer Holzapfel
In French
Ange aile plante bégonia
Kawista
In Spanish
Ángel planta de begonia ala
Kawista
In Greek
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
Limonia
In Polish
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
Feronia słoniowa
In Latin
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Begoniaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Wood Apple
Season and care of Angel Wing Begonia and Wood Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Angel Wing Begonia and Wood Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wood Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Wood Apple is Rich while the PH of soil for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Wood Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Angel Wing Begonia and Wood Apple Physical Information
Angel Wing Begonia and Wood Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm whereas Wood Apple height is 800.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Angel Wing Begonia and Wood Apple are as follows:
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Wood Apple flower color: White
- Wood Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Wood Apple
Care of Angel Wing Begonia and Wood Apple 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 Wood Apple pruning is done Prune after harvesting and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wood Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.