Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Argentina, Chile
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Lavender, Orange Red
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Wing shaped
Plant Season
Summer
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching, Urticaria
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
Flowers, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALSTROEMERIA ligtu
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Lily-of-the-Incas, Peruvian-lily
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
peruvian lily
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
peruanische Lilie
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
lis des Incas
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
lirio peruano
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
περουβιανή κρίνος
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
lírio peruano
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
peruwiański lilia
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Peruviani lilium
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Begoniaceae
Genus
Alstroemeria
Begonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peruvian-Lily and Angel Wing Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Peruvian-Lily and Angel Wing Begonia? We provide you with everything About Peruvian-Lily and Angel Wing Begonia. Peruvian-Lily doesn't have thorns and Angel Wing Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Peruvian-Lily does not have fragrant flowers. Peruvian-Lily has allergic reactions like angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching and Urticaria and Angel Wing Begonia has allergic reactions like angioedema, Rhinoconjunctivitis, Throat itching and Urticaria. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Peruvian-Lily and Angel Wing Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peruvian-Lily and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Peruvian-Lily and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Peruvian-Lily and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peruvian-Lily season is Summer and Angel Wing Begonia season is Summer. The type of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peruvian-Lily is Acidic, Neutral and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Peruvian-Lily and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Peruvian-Lily and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Peruvian-Lily height is 38.10 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Peruvian-Lily and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Peruvian-Lily flower color: Light Pink, Lavender and Orange Red
Peruvian-Lily leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Peruvian-Lily and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peruvian-Lily 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 Peruvian-Lily 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.