Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Texas
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, 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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Mexican primrose
In German
Begonie
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
Begonia
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
Begonia
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
Begônia
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
Begonia
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
Begonia
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Begoniaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Begonia and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Begonia and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Begonia and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Begonia and Mexican primrose
Care of Begonia and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
