Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Plant grows in water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Fishes
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
NYMPHAEA 'Andreana'
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Hardy Waterlily
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Hardy Waterlily
In German
Begonie
Hardy Waterlily
In French
Begonia
Hardy Waterlily
In Spanish
Begonia
Hardy Waterlily
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Hardy Waterlily
In Portuguese
Begônia
Hardy Waterlily
In Polish
Begonia
Hardy Waterlily
In Latin
Begonia
Hardy Waterlily
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Nymphaeales
Family
Begoniaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Hardy Waterlily
Season and care of Begonia and Hardy Waterlily is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Hardy Waterlily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hardy Waterlily season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Hardy Waterlily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Hardy Waterlily is Neutral.
Begonia and Hardy Waterlily Physical Information
Begonia and Hardy Waterlily physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hardy Waterlily height is Not Available and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Hardy Waterlily are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Hardy Waterlily flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Gold, Peach, Orange Red, Dark Salmon and Bronze
- Hardy Waterlily leaf color: Green and Sienna
Care of Begonia and Hardy Waterlily
Care of Begonia and Hardy Waterlily 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 Hardy Waterlily 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 Hardy Waterlily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.