Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fern
Origin
Hybrid origin
New Zealand
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, Old fields, Sandy areas, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Chartreuse
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
All year
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Spores
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Water occasionally
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
ASPLENIUM Floralee
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Mother Fern
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Mother Fern
In German
Begonie
Mother Fern
In French
Begonia
Mother Fern
In Spanish
Begonia
madre helecho
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Mother Fern
In Portuguese
Begônia
Mother Fern
In Polish
Begonia
Mother Fern
In Latin
Begonia
Mother Fern
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pteridophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Polypodiopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Polypodiales
Family
Begoniaceae
Aspleniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eupolypods II
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Mother Fern
Season and care of Begonia and Mother Fern is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Mother Fern Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mother Fern season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Mother Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Mother Fern is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia and Mother Fern Physical Information
Begonia and Mother Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mother Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Mother Fern are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Mother Fern flower color: Not Available
- Mother Fern leaf color: Chartreuse
Care of Begonia and Mother Fern
Care of Begonia and Mother 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 Mother 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 Mother Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.