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
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Green
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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, Late Summer, Early Fall
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
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, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANIGOZANTHOS manglesii
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Mangles' Kangaroo Paw, Red and Green Kangaroo Paw
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Mangles Kangaroo Paw
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 Mangles kangaroo paw and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Mangles kangaroo paw and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mangles kangaroo paw season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mangles kangaroo paw is Acidic, Neutral and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Mangles kangaroo paw and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Mangles kangaroo paw and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Mangles kangaroo paw height is 30.00 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Mangles kangaroo paw and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Mangles kangaroo paw flower color: Red and Green
Mangles kangaroo paw leaf color: Dark Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Mangles kangaroo paw and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mangles kangaroo paw 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 Mangles kangaroo paw 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.