Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Not Available
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Moist
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Damp
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Root knot nematode, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching, tremor
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
convulsions, Heart problems, painful urination, spasmodic pain
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plectranthus barbatus
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Coleus forskohlii, Indian coleus
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
पत्थरचूर
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Harfensträucher
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Coléus à forskoline, Coléus de l'Inde
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Coleus forskohlii
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
Coleus Forskohlii
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
Boldo-de-jardim, Boldo-da-terra
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Coleus Forskohlii
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Coleus Forskohlii
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Angel Wing Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Coleus Forskohlii and Angel Wing Begonia? We provide you with everything About Coleus Forskohlii and Angel Wing Begonia. Coleus Forskohlii doesn't have thorns and Angel Wing Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Coleus Forskohlii does not have fragrant flowers. Coleus Forskohlii has allergic reactions like Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching and tremor and Angel Wing Begonia has allergic reactions like Cough, flushing of face, Low blood pressure, restlessness, stinging, Throat itching and tremor. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Coleus Forskohlii and Angel Wing Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Coleus Forskohlii and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus Forskohlii and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus Forskohlii season is Summer and Fall and Angel Wing Begonia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Loam, Moist and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus Forskohlii is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus Forskohlii and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Coleus Forskohlii and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus Forskohlii height is 40.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Coleus Forskohlii and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Coleus Forskohlii flower color: Lavender
Coleus Forskohlii leaf color: Light Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Coleus Forskohlii and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus Forskohlii 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 Coleus Forskohlii needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.