Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin, Africa
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Cantaloupe, Hami Melon, Galia Melon
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Yellow, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water in the early morning hours
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Cut old vines, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Aphids, Cucumber beetles, Fusarium wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ants
Allergy
Asthma
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Hair Conditioner, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Antitussive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil for cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
CUCUMIS melo 'Super 45'
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Muskmelon
In German
Begonie
Muskmelon
In French
Begonia
Cantaloup
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Muskmelon
In Portuguese
Begônia
Melão
In Polish
Begonia
Muskmelon
In Latin
Begonia
Muskmelon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Begoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Melothrieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Cucurbitoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Muskmelon
Season and care of Begonia and Muskmelon is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Muskmelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Muskmelon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Muskmelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Muskmelon is Neutral.
Begonia and Muskmelon Physical Information
Begonia and Muskmelon physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Muskmelon height is 20.30 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Muskmelon are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Muskmelon flower color: Yellow and Gold
- Muskmelon leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Begonia and Muskmelon
Care of Begonia and Muskmelon 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 Muskmelon pruning is done Cut old vines and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muskmelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.