Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Skin irritation
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
No Medicinal Use
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Fullers Karde
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Cardère à foulon
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Violales
Family
Dipsacaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Angel Wing Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Angel Wing Begonia? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Angel Wing Begonia. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Angel Wing Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Angel Wing Begonia has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. 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 Fuller's Teasel and Angel Wing Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning 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 Fuller's Teasel 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.