Begonia

Cape Daisy

About Begonia and Cape Daisy

Begonia

Cape Daisy

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Perennial

Origin

South Africa

Types

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

Asteraceae

Number of Varieties

160025

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1510-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

6-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm20.30 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm20.30 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Salmon

Light Purple, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Bronze

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Gray Green, Silver

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Elliptic, toothed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full 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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot

Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Insects

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'

OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'

Common Name

Begonia, Richmond Begonia

African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy

In Hindi

बिगोनिया

Cape Daisy

In German

Begonie

Cape Daisy

In French

Begonia

Cape Daisy

In Spanish

Begonia

Margarita del Cabo

In Greek

μπιγκόνια

Cape Daisy

In Portuguese

Begônia

Cape Daisy

In Polish

Begonia

Cape Daisy

In Latin

Begonia

Cape Daisy

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales

Asterales

Family

Begoniaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Begonia

Osteospermum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

‎Calenduleae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

179585

1 27800

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Properties of Begonia and Cape Daisy

Wondering what are the properties of Begonia and Cape Daisy? We provide you with everything About Begonia and Cape Daisy. Begonia doesn't have thorns and Cape Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Begonia does not have fragrant flowers. Begonia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Begonia and Cape Daisy

Season and care of Begonia and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.

Begonia and Cape Daisy Physical Information

Begonia and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Cape Daisy are as follows:

Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Begonia and Cape Daisy

Care of Begonia and Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy 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 Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.