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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Red
  
Red, Coral
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Tan
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Palmate
  
Wing shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
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
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
pollinators, Whiteflies, Wildlife
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
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
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Violales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Begoniaceae
  
Genus
Manihot
  
Begonia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Manihoteae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
  
Caesalpinioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available