Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Canyons, gardens, Grassland, Rainforest, Shaded sites
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-13
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Reduce watering in winter, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize before watering, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5
Pests and Diseases
Mites, Red blotch, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Culinary use, Used as Biofuel, Used in making beverages
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANIHOT esculenta 'Variegata'
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Variegated Cassava, Variegated Tapioca
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
Variegated Cassava
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Verändertes Cassava
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
panaché manioc
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
abigarrado Yuca
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
Κυμαίνεται Cassava
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
variegated de mandioca
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Kolorowy Maniok
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
variegated Cassava
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Violales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Manihoteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Variegated Cassava and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Variegated Cassava and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Variegated Cassava and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Variegated Cassava season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Variegated Cassava is Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Variegated Cassava is Acidic, Neutral and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Variegated Cassava and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Variegated Cassava and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Variegated Cassava height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Variegated Cassava and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Variegated Cassava flower color: White and Red
Variegated Cassava leaf color: Green, Light Yellow and Ivory
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Variegated Cassava and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Variegated Cassava and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Variegated Cassava pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Variegated Cassava 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.