Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Admiral Pepper,Bell Pepper,Mohawk Pepper,Yolo Wonder Pepper
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Habitat
Cropland, Oil fields, Waste areas
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Egg-shaped
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth
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
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
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
Not Available
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Unknown
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARDAMINE hirsuta
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Hairy Bittercress
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
बालों वाली Bittercress
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Hairy Bittercress
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Bittercress Poilu
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Bittercress Peludo
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
τριχωτές Bittercress
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
Bittercress cabeludo
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
włochaty Bittercress
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
pilosus bittercress
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Violales
Family
Brassicaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Hairy Bittercress and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Hairy Bittercress and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Hairy Bittercress and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hairy Bittercress season is Not Available and Angel Wing Begonia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Hairy Bittercress is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hairy Bittercress is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Hairy Bittercress and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Hairy Bittercress and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Hairy Bittercress height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Hairy Bittercress and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Hairy Bittercress flower color: White
Hairy Bittercress leaf color: Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Hairy Bittercress and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Hairy Bittercress and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hairy Bittercress pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Prune to control growth 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 Hairy Bittercress 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.