Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Near ponds
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Offsets, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Soft scales
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Toxic
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
No
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Not Applicable
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANTHURIUM andraeanum 'Otazu'
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Flamingo Lily, Tailflower
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
flamingo lily
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
flamingo lily
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
flamingo lily
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
flamingo lily
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
flamingo lily
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
flamingo lily
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
flamingo lily
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
flamingo lily
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Monocotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Flamingo Lily and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Flamingo Lily and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Flamingo Lily and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamingo Lily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Flamingo Lily is Loam and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flamingo Lily is Neutral and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Flamingo Lily and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Flamingo Lily and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Flamingo Lily height is 15.20 cm and width Not Available whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Flamingo Lily and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Flamingo Lily flower color: Not Available
Flamingo Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Flamingo Lily and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Flamingo Lily and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamingo Lily 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 Flamingo Lily 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.