Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Magenta
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, 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
Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Edible dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MIRABILIS jalapa
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Four O'Clocks, Marvell of Peru
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
mirabilis jalapa
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
mirabilis jalapa
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
mirabilis jalapa
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
mirabilis jalapa
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
mirabilis jalapa
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
mirabilis jalapa
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Violales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Nyctagineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Marvel of Peru and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Marvel of Peru and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Marvel of Peru and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marvel of Peru season is Summer and Fall and Angel Wing Begonia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marvel of Peru is Loam and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marvel of Peru is Neutral and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Marvel of Peru and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Marvel of Peru and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Marvel of Peru height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Marvel of Peru and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Marvel of Peru flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink and Magenta
Marvel of Peru leaf color: Light Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Marvel of Peru and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Marvel of Peru and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marvel of Peru 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 Marvel of Peru 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.