Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fern
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, South America, Eastern Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Pteris aberrans, Pteris abyssinica, Pteris actiniopteroides
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
White, Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Shade, Partial shade
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
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
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
PTERIS argyraea
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Brake Fern
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Brake Fern Plant
In German
Begonie
Brems Farnanlage
In French
Begonia
Brake Fern Plante
In Spanish
Begonia
Planta del helecho del freno
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Φρένο Fern Plant
In Portuguese
Begônia
Brake Planta Fern
In Polish
Begonia
Hamulec Fern roślin
In Latin
Begonia
Fregit Fern Plant Families
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Polypodiales
Family
Begoniaceae
Pteridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pteridoideae
Season and Care of Begonia and Brake Fern
Season and care of Begonia and Brake Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Brake Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Brake Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Brake Fern is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Brake Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia and Brake Fern Physical Information
Begonia and Brake Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Brake Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Brake Fern are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Brake Fern flower color: Not Available
- Brake Fern leaf color: White, Green and Silver
Care of Begonia and Brake Fern
Care of Begonia and Brake Fern 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 Brake Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brake Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.