Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
South America, Brazil
Types
Not available
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
Average Water Needs, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Skin wounds
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Corms used as a vegetable
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BULBINE frutescens 'Hallmark'
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Bulbine, Hallmark Bulbine, Hallmark Cat's Whiskers, Bulbine Lily
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
Bulbine
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Bulbine
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Bulbine
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Bulbine
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
Bulbine
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
Bulbine
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Bulbine
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Bulbine
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Begoniaceae
Genus
Bulbine Wolf
Begonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bulbine and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Bulbine and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Bulbine and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bulbine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bulbine is Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bulbine is Neutral, Alkaline and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Bulbine and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Bulbine and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Bulbine height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Bulbine and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Bulbine flower color: Yellow and Orange
Bulbine leaf color: Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Bulbine and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Bulbine and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bulbine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Angel Wing Begonia pruning is done Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bulbine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.