Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Calathea Makoyana, Calathea Zebrina, Calathea Lancifolia
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Spider Mites
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALATHEA
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Calathea
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
Calathea
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Calathea
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Calathea
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Calathea
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
Calathea
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
Calathea
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Calathea
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Calathea
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Zingiberales
Violales
Family
Marantaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Calathea and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Calathea and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Calathea and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Calathea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Calathea is Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Calathea is Not Available and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Calathea and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Calathea and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Calathea height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Calathea and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Calathea flower color: Not Available
Calathea leaf color: Not Available
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Calathea and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Calathea and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Calathea pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Calathea 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.