Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada, Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Japan
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
V. vitis-idaea var. vitis-idaea, V. vitis-idaea var. minus Lodd
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mountain tops, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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 in the early stages
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Bog Garden, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
VACCINIUM vitis-idaea
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Lingonberry
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Lingonberry
In German
Begonie
Preiselbeere
In French
Begonia
Airelle
In Spanish
Begonia
Lingonberry
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Lingonberry
In Portuguese
Begônia
Lingonberry
In Polish
Begonia
borówki brusznicy
In Latin
Begonia
Lingonberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Begoniaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Lingonberry
Season and care of Begonia and Lingonberry is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Lingonberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lingonberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Lingonberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Lingonberry is Acidic.
Begonia and Lingonberry Physical Information
Begonia and Lingonberry physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lingonberry height is 10.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Lingonberry are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Lingonberry flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Lingonberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Begonia and Lingonberry
Care of Begonia and Lingonberry 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 Lingonberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lingonberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.