Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Ornamental Plant
Origin
Hybrid origin
Not Available
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
12-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Not Available
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Mealy bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Astrophytum myriostigma
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Bishop's Cap Cactus, Bishop's Hat, Bishop's Miter Cactus ,Star Cactus
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Star Cactus
In German
Begonie
Star Cactus
In French
Begonia
Star Cactus
In Spanish
Begonia
Star Cactus
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Star Cactus
In Portuguese
Begônia
Star Cactus
In Polish
Begonia
Star Cactus
In Latin
Begonia
Star Cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Caryophyllales
Family
Begoniaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Begonia
Astrophytum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Cacteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cactoideae
Properties of Begonia and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Wondering what are the properties of Begonia and Bishop's Cap Cactus? We provide you with everything About Begonia and Bishop's Cap Cactus. Begonia doesn't have thorns and Bishop's Cap Cactus doesn't have thorns. Also Begonia does not have fragrant flowers. Begonia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Bishop's Cap Cactus has allergic reactions like Asthma. 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 Begonia and Bishop's Cap Cactus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Begonia and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Season and care of Begonia and Bishop's Cap Cactus is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Bishop's Cap Cactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bishop's Cap Cactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bishop's Cap Cactus is Not Available.
Begonia and Bishop's Cap Cactus Physical Information
Begonia and Bishop's Cap Cactus physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bishop's Cap Cactus height is 25.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Bishop's Cap Cactus are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Bishop's Cap Cactus flower color: Yellow
- Bishop's Cap Cactus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Begonia and Bishop's Cap Cactus
Care of Begonia and Bishop's Cap Cactus 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 Bishop's Cap Cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Cap Cactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.