Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
South America, Brazil
Types
Not Available
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils
Cold Regions, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Olive, Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Tiny fruits
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
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, Alkaline
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
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
Birds
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
Allergy
Rash
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
Antioxidants, Vitamin C
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food
Container, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
LYCOPERSICON peruvianum
BEGONIA coccinea
Common Name
Wild Tomato
Angel Wing Begonia
In Hindi
Wild Tomato
Angel wing begonia plant
In German
Tomaten (Sektion)
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze
In French
Lycopersicon
Ange aile plante bégonia
In Spanish
Solanum subsect. Lycopersicon
Ángel planta de begonia ala
In Greek
Wild Tomato
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα
In Portuguese
Wild Tomato
Anjo planta Begónia da asa
In Polish
Pomidor
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin
In Latin
Wild Tomato
Angelus pars plantae Begonia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Solanaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Solaneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Solanoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wild Tomato and Angel Wing Begonia
Season and care of Wild Tomato and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Tomato and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Tomato season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wild Tomato is Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Tomato is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Wild Tomato and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information
Wild Tomato and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Tomato height is 40.60 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Wild Tomato and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:
Wild Tomato flower color: Yellow
Wild Tomato leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Angel Wing Begonia flower color: Red and Coral
- Angel Wing Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Tomato and Angel Wing Begonia
Care of Wild Tomato and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Tomato 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 Wild Tomato 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.