Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fern
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Damp shady woods, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally, 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
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Part sun, Partial shade, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Humidity, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bog Garden, Borders
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
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
THELYPTERIS decursive pinnata
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Beech Wood Fern
Winged Beech Fern
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Japanese Beech Fern
In German
Begonie
Japanische Buche Fern
In French
Begonia
Japanese Beech Fern
In Spanish
Begonia
Helecho de haya japonesa
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Ιαπωνικά Οξιά Fern
In Portuguese
Begônia
Japonês Beech Fern
In Polish
Begonia
Japoński Buk Fern
In Latin
Begonia
Phlox Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Polypodiales
Family
Begoniaceae
Thelypteridaceae
Genus
Begonia
Thelypteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Japanese Beech Fern
Season and care of Begonia and Japanese Beech Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Japanese Beech Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Beech Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Beech Fern is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Beech Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia and Japanese Beech Fern Physical Information
Begonia and Japanese Beech Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Japanese Beech Fern height is 90.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Japanese Beech Fern are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Japanese Beech Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Japanese Beech Fern leaf color: Light Green
Care of Begonia and Japanese Beech Fern
Care of Begonia and Japanese Beech Fern 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 Japanese Beech Fern 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 Japanese Beech Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.