Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Kent Beauty
Amethyst Falls
Barbara Tingey
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Grassland, Open scrub, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
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
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
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
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
Bloating, Bronchitis, Cough, Cramps, Croup, Gastrointestinal disorders, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
ORIGANUM 'Rose Dome'
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Ornamental Oregano
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
सजावटी अजवायन
In German
Begonie
Ornamental Oregano
In French
Begonia
ornement origan
In Spanish
Begonia
Ornamentales orégano
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
καλλωπιστικά Ρίγανη
In Portuguese
Begônia
ornamental Oregano
In Polish
Begonia
ozdobne Oregano
In Latin
Begonia
decentius Oregano
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Not Available
Family
Begoniaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Pitcairnioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Ornamental Oregano
Season and care of Begonia and Ornamental Oregano is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Ornamental Oregano Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ornamental Oregano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Ornamental Oregano is Loam while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Ornamental Oregano is Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Ornamental Oregano Physical Information
Begonia and Ornamental Oregano physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ornamental Oregano height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Begonia and Ornamental Oregano are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Ornamental Oregano flower color: Pink
- Ornamental Oregano leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Begonia and Ornamental Oregano
Care of Begonia and Ornamental Oregano 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 Ornamental Oregano 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 Ornamental Oregano needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.