Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Humid climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Gray Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green, Rose
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
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, Needs Very high moisture
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
Partial Sun, 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Not Available
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
Hanging Basket, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
TILLANDSIA bulbosa
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Bulbous Air Plant, Dancing Bulb
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Dancing Bulb
In German
Begonie
Dancing Bulb
In French
Begonia
Dancing Bulb
In Spanish
Begonia
Dancing Bulb
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Dancing Bulb
In Portuguese
Begônia
Dancing Bulb
In Polish
Begonia
Dancing Bulb
In Latin
Begonia
Dancing Bulb
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Poales
Family
Begoniaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Tillandsioideae.
Season and Care of Begonia and Dancing Bulb
Season and care of Begonia and Dancing Bulb is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Dancing Bulb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dancing Bulb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Dancing Bulb is Not Available.
Begonia and Dancing Bulb Physical Information
Begonia and Dancing Bulb physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Dancing Bulb height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Dancing Bulb are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Dancing Bulb flower color: Purple
- Dancing Bulb leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Pink
Care of Begonia and Dancing Bulb
Care of Begonia and Dancing Bulb 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 Dancing Bulb 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 Dancing Bulb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.