Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Hybrid origin
Japan
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Gold
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
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
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
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Japanese Sedge
In German
Begonie
japanische Segge
In French
Begonia
Japanese carex
In Spanish
Begonia
juncia japonesa
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
japanische Segge
In Portuguese
Begônia
Sedge japonês
In Polish
Begonia
japoński turzyca
In Latin
Begonia
Sedge Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Poales
Family
Begoniaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Japanese Sedge
Season and care of Begonia and Japanese Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Japanese Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia and Japanese Sedge Physical Information
Begonia and Japanese Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Japanese Sedge are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
- Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Care of Begonia and Japanese Sedge
Care of Begonia and Japanese Sedge 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 Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.