Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Africa, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
3
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Green, Bronze, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Constipation, Legume allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
constipation, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
CICER arietinum
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Bengal Gram, Chickpea , Garbanzo Bean, Indian Pea
In German
Begonie
Kichererbse
In French
Begonia
Pois chiche
In Spanish
Begonia
Garbanzo
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Ρεβίθι
In Portuguese
Begônia
grão de bico
In Polish
Begonia
Groch włoski
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fabales
Family
Begoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Viceae Alef
Subfamily
Not Available
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Begonia and Chickpea
Season and care of Begonia and Chickpea is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Chickpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chickpea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Chickpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Chickpea is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia and Chickpea Physical Information
Begonia and Chickpea physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chickpea height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Chickpea are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Chickpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chickpea leaf color: Green
Care of Begonia and Chickpea
Care of Begonia and Chickpea 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 Chickpea 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 Chickpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.