Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Houseplant
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Temperate Regions, Well Drained
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
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tissue culture
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, 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
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Eye irritation, 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
Not Available
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cut Flowers
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Kangaroo Paws
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
Kangaroo Paws
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Kangaroo Paws
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Kangaroo Paws
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Kangaroo Paws
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
Kangaroo Paws
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
Kangaroo Paws
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Kangaroo Paws
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Kangaroo Paws
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Commelinales
Violales
Family
Haemodoraceae
Begoniaceae
Genus
Anigozanthos
Begonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Conostyloideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kangaroo Paws and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Kangaroo Paws and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Kangaroo Paws and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kangaroo Paws season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kangaroo Paws is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Kangaroo Paws and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Kangaroo Paws and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Kangaroo Paws height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Kangaroo Paws and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Kangaroo Paws flower color: Yellow, Red, Green, Purple and Orange
Kangaroo Paws leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Kangaroo Paws and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kangaroo Paws 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 Kangaroo Paws 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.