Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America, Brazil
Types
herbaceous annuals
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline
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
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
Pelargonium
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Pelargonium
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
pélargonium
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
pelargonia
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 Scented Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Scented Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Scented Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Scented Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Scented Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Scented Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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.
