Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Western United States, Alaska, California
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Nemophila menziesii var. atomaria, Nemophila menziesii var. integrifolia, Nemophila menziesii var. menziesii
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Chaparral, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
White, Blue, Light Blue, Sky Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently, Never Over-water
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
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
Not Available
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, 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
Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
NEMOPHILA menziesii
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Baby Blue Eyes
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Baby Blue Eyes Plant
In German
Begonie
Baby Blue Eyes Pflanzen
In French
Begonia
bébé yeux bleus usine
In Spanish
Begonia
bebé ojos azules planta
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
μωρό μπλε μάτια των φυτών
In Portuguese
Begônia
bebê olhos azuis planta
In Polish
Begonia
dziecko niebieskie oczy roślin
In Latin
Begonia
baby blue eyes plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Not Available
Family
Begoniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hydrophylloideae
Season and Care of Begonia and Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Season and care of Begonia and Baby Blue Eyes Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Baby Blue Eyes Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Baby Blue Eyes Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Baby Blue Eyes Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia and Baby Blue Eyes Plant Physical Information
Begonia and Baby Blue Eyes Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Baby Blue Eyes Plant height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Baby Blue Eyes Plant are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Baby Blue Eyes Plant flower color: White, Blue, Light Blue and Sky Blue
- Baby Blue Eyes Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Begonia and Baby Blue Eyes Plant
Care of Begonia and Baby Blue Eyes Plant 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 Baby Blue Eyes Plant pruning is done Not Available. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Baby Blue Eyes Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.