Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Cactus or Succulent
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
North America, 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
  
tropical environments, 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
  
Not Available
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
Not Available
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Red, Salmon
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Lanceolate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Not Available
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Not Available
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
  
Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, 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
  
Dispose of diseased portions, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
15-30-15 liquid fertilizer, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
  
Bacterial Stem Rot, Birds, Brown Rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat And Humidity, Salt, Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Not Available
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available, pollinators
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Good for skin, Making cosmetics
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Food for animals
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
  
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Antitumor, Diabetes, Healing, Nutritive, Skin wounds
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Cosmetics, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
  
Hylocereus undatus
  
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
  
Pitahaya, Dragon Fruit
  
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
  
hylocereus
  
In German
Begonie
  
hylocereus
  
In French
Begonia
  
hylocereus
  
In Spanish
Begonia
  
hylocereus
  
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
  
hylocereus
  
In Portuguese
Begônia
  
hylocereus
  
In Polish
Begonia
  
Hylocereus
  
In Latin
Begonia
  
Hylocereus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Caryophyllales
  
Family
Begoniaceae
  
Cactaceae
  
Genus
Begonia
  
Hylocereus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Hylocereeae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Cactoideae
  
Season and Care of Begonia and Hylocereus
Season and care of Begonia and Hylocereus is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Hylocereus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hylocereus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Hylocereus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Hylocereus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Hylocereus Physical Information
Begonia and Hylocereus physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hylocereus height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Begonia and Hylocereus are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Hylocereus flower color: Not Available
- Hylocereus leaf color: Not Available
Care of Begonia and Hylocereus
Care of Begonia and Hylocereus 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 Hylocereus pruning is done Dispose of diseased portions, 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 Hylocereus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.