Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herb, Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
South America, Brazil
Types
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Sea Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
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, 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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, 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
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Skin irritation
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA multifida
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Lavender
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
Lavender
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Lavendel
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Lavande
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Lavanda
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
λεβάντα
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
Lavanda
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Lawenda
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Lavendula
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lavender and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Lavender and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Lavender and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lavender and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Lavender and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Lavender and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Lavender and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Lavender and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring 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 Lavender 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.