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About Zonal Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia


About Angel Wing Begonia and Zonal Geranium


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
South America, Brazil   

Types
it is a type of geranium   
Begonia grandis, Begonia obliqua   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
1795   
8

Habitat
Not Available   
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   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm   
99+
45.72 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
38.10 cm   
99+
45.72 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral   
Red, Coral   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Tan   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory   
Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze   
Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Cordate   
Wing shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground   

How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings   
Cuttings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering   

In Summer
Ample Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Less Watering   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth   
Pinch Tips, Pruning will encourage new growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used   
fertilize in fall, fertilize in spring, High potassium diluted feed of 5-10-5   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife   

Allergy
Not Available   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes   
Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
No   
Insignificant   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Conjuctivitis, Headache, Mouth Sores, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Treatment of ulcers   

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Flowers, Leaves, Root   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
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, Rock Garden / Wall   
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'   
BEGONIA coccinea   

Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium   
Angel Wing Begonia   

In Hindi
Zonal Geranium   
Angel wing begonia plant   

In German
Zonal Pelargonie   
Engel Flügel Begonie Pflanze   

In French
Géranium zonal   
Ange aile plante bégonia   

In Spanish
Zonal Geranium   
Ángel planta de begonia ala   

In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι   
Άγγελος φυτού Begonia πτέρυγα   

In Portuguese
zonal Geranium   
Anjo planta Begónia da asa   

In Polish
strefowe Geranium   
Anioł skrzydło begonia roślin   

In Latin
Zonal Geranium   
Angelus pars plantae Begonia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Geraniales   
Violales   

Family
Geraniaceae   
Begoniaceae   

Genus
Geranium   
Begonia   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Caesalpinioideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Zonal Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia

Wondering what are the properties of Zonal Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia? We provide you with everything About Zonal Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia. Zonal Geranium doesn't have thorns and Angel Wing Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Zonal Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Zonal Geranium has allergic reactions like Not Available and Angel Wing Begonia has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Zonal Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia

Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Angel Wing Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Angel Wing Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Angel Wing Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.

Zonal Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia Physical Information

Zonal Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Angel Wing Begonia height is 45.72 cm and width 45.72 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia are as follows:

Care of Zonal Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia

Care of Zonal Geranium and Angel Wing Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Angel Wing Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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