Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Alocasia macrorhizzos, Alocasia odora
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Pastures, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Lime Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
V-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
creeping rhizomes, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Needs a lot of water initially
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
Loam
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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Leaf rust, Leaf spot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, pollinators, Snakes
Allergy
Asthma
conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Sore Throat, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
ALOCASIA x amazonica
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
African Mask, Amazon Taro, Elephant Ear
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Alocasia
In German
Begonie
Alocasia
In French
Begonia
Alocasia
In Spanish
Begonia
Alocasia
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Alocasia
In Portuguese
Begônia
Alocasia
In Polish
Begonia
Alocasia
In Latin
Begonia
Alocasia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Arales
Family
Begoniaceae
Araceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Colocasiodeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Kris Plant
Season and care of Begonia and Kris Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Kris Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kris Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Kris Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Kris Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia and Kris Plant Physical Information
Begonia and Kris Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Kris Plant height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Kris Plant are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Kris Plant flower color: White
- Kris Plant leaf color: Lime Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Begonia and Kris Plant
Care of Begonia and Kris Plant 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 Kris Plant pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Kris Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.