Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Abutilion pictum "Mardi Gras"
Abutilon pictum "Thompsonii"
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
gardens, Marshy ground, meadows, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
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
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Maple shaped
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Shape and thin as needed
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
ABUTILON pictum
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Redvein Abutilon
Chinese-lantern
Red Vein Indian Mallow
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
भारतीय मैलो
In German
Begonie
indische Malve
In French
Begonia
Mallow indienne
In Spanish
Begonia
malva india
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Ινδικό Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Begônia
Mallow indiana
In Polish
Begonia
Indyjski Mallow
In Latin
Begonia
vitifolium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Malvales
Family
Begoniaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Begonia and Indian Mallow
Season and care of Begonia and Indian Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Indian Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Indian Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Indian Mallow Physical Information
Begonia and Indian Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Indian Mallow height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Indian Mallow are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Indian Mallow flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Orange, Pink, Peach, Dark Red, Copper and Bronze
- Indian Mallow leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Begonia and Indian Mallow
Care of Begonia and Indian Mallow 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 Indian Mallow pruning is done Shape and thin as needed. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.