Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
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
Narrowly elliptic
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cures poisoning from fish
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BLETIA purpurea
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Candelaria, Pinepink, Purple Bletia Orchid, Sharp-petaled Bletia Orchid
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
Candelaria
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Candelaria
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Candelaria
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Candelaria
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
Candelaria
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
Candelaria
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Candelaria
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Candelaria
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Orchidales
Violales
Family
Orchidaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Candelaria and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Candelaria and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Candelaria and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelaria season is Spring and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Candelaria is Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Candelaria is Acidic, Neutral and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelaria and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Candelaria and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Candelaria height is 45.70 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Candelaria and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Candelaria flower color: Not Available
Candelaria leaf color: Not Available
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Candelaria and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Candelaria and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelaria 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 Candelaria 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.