Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
South America, Brazil
Types
not available
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Dark Red
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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, Compost
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
Pests and Diseases
Crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, pollinators
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Unknown
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bonsai, Bouquets, 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
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALANTHE discolor
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Ground Orchid, Japanese Hardy Calanthe Orchid
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
Ground Orchid
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Ground Orchid
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Ground Orchid
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Ground Orchid
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
Ground Orchid
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
Ground Orchid
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Ground Orchid
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Ground Orchid
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Violales
Family
Orchidaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Arethuseae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ground Orchid and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Ground Orchid and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Ground Orchid and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ground Orchid season is Spring and Summer and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Ground Orchid is Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ground Orchid is Acidic, Neutral and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Ground Orchid and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Ground Orchid and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Ground Orchid height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Ground Orchid and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Ground Orchid flower color: White and Dark Red
Ground Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Ground Orchid and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Ground Orchid and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ground Orchid pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune after flowering, 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 Ground Orchid 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.