Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Lindheimer's muhly
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Muhly Grass
In German
Begonie
hairawn muhly
In French
Begonia
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Begonia
muhly Grass
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Begônia
muhly grama
In Polish
Begonia
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Begonia
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cyperales
Family
Begoniaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Begonia
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Begonia and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Begonia and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Muhly Grass are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Begonia and Muhly Grass
Care of Begonia and Muhly Grass 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 Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.