Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Low annual rainfall regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Sword-like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Needs small amount of water
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
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
Black spots, Brown Spots, Rots, Snout weevils
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Burns, Cuts, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Dysentry, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
AGAVE gypsophila
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
American aloe, Century Plant, Maguey
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
सदी संयंत्र
In German
Begonie
Jahrhundert-Anlage
In French
Begonia
Century Plant
In Spanish
Begonia
Planta de siglo
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
αιώνα φυτών
In Portuguese
Begônia
Century Plant
In Polish
Begonia
Century Plant
In Latin
Begonia
Century Plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asparagales
Family
Begoniaceae
Agavaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Agavoideae
Season and Care of Begonia and Century Plant
Season and care of Begonia and Century Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Century Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Century Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Century Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Century Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Century Plant Physical Information
Begonia and Century Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Century Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Century Plant are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Century Plant flower color: Yellow
- Century Plant leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Begonia and Century Plant
Care of Begonia and Century 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 Century Plant 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 Century Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.