Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Hot Pink, Coral
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
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
Prune regularly, 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 every 2-3 weeks while growing
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Pelargonium
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Pelargonium
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Pelargonium
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
Pelargonium
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
pelargônio
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Pelargonium
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Pelargonium
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Violales
Family
Geraniaceae
Begoniaceae
Genus
Pelargonium
Begonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pelargonium and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Pelargonium and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Pelargonium and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pelargonium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pelargonium is Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pelargonium is Neutral and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pelargonium and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Pelargonium and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Pelargonium and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral
Pelargonium leaf color: Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Pelargonium and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Pelargonium and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.