Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical areas
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
14-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Ivory
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
inflammation in lips, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
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
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
AGLAONEMA 'Emerald Bay'
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Aglaonema, Chinese Evergreen
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
Chinese Evergreen
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Kolbenfaden
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Chinese Evergreen
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Chinese Evergreen
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
Chinese Evergreen
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
Chinese Evergreen
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Chinese Evergreen
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Chinese Evergreen
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Violales
Family
Araceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aglaonemateae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinese Evergreen and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Chinese Evergreen and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Evergreen and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Evergreen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Evergreen is Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Evergreen is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Evergreen and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Chinese Evergreen and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Chinese Evergreen flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory
Chinese Evergreen leaf color: Not Available
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Chinese Evergreen and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Chinese Evergreen and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Evergreen 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 Chinese Evergreen 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.