Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Herbs, Perennial
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
  
South America, Brazil
  
Types
Not Available
  
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
  
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
10-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Red, Coral
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Wing shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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, Don't use high pH fertilizers
  
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
  
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
  
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
  
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Flowers, Leaves, Root
  
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
  
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
  
BEGONIA coccinea
  
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
  
Angel Wing Begonia
  
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
  
Angel wing begonia plant
  
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
  
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
  
In French
Justicia adhatoda
  
Ange aile plante bégonia
  
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
  
Ángel planta de begonia ala
  
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
  
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
  
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
  
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
  
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
  
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
  
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
  
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Scrophulariales
  
Violales
  
Family
Acanthaceae
  
Begoniaceae
  
Genus
Justicia
  
Begonia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Justicieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
  
Caesalpinioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Malabar nut and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar nut and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Malabar nut and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar nut and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Malabar nut and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut 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.