Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
White, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
fungus, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
CALADIUM 'Aaron'
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Aaron Caladium, Angel Wings, Fancy-leaved Caladium
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Aaron Caladium
In German
Begonie
Aaron Caladium
In French
Begonia
Aaron Caladium
In Spanish
Begonia
Aaron Caladium
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Aaron τροπικό φυτό
In Portuguese
Begônia
Aaron Caladium
In Polish
Begonia
Aaron Caladium
In Latin
Begonia
Aaron Caladium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Alismatales
Family
Begoniaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Aaron Caladium
Season and care of Begonia and Aaron Caladium is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Aaron Caladium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Aaron Caladium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Aaron Caladium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Aaron Caladium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Aaron Caladium Physical Information
Begonia and Aaron Caladium physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Aaron Caladium height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Aaron Caladium are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Aaron Caladium flower color: White and Green
- Aaron Caladium leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Begonia and Aaron Caladium
Care of Begonia and Aaron Caladium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Begonia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Aaron Caladium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Aaron Caladium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.