Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic, Europe
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lake margins, Open areas, Stream side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
White, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Brown
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Reduce watering in winter, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biodiesel
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
PHALARIS arundinacea var. picta
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Canary Reedgrass, Ribbon Grass
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Ribbon Grass
In German
Begonie
rohrglanzgras
In Spanish
Begonia
hierba cinta and pasto cinto
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
κορδέλα Grass
In Portuguese
Begônia
caniço-malhado
In Polish
Begonia
Wstążka Trawa
In Latin
Begonia
Ribbon Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cyperales
Family
Begoniaceae
Poaceae
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 Ribbon Grass
Season and care of Begonia and Ribbon Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Ribbon Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ribbon Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Ribbon Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Ribbon Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Ribbon Grass Physical Information
Begonia and Ribbon Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ribbon Grass height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Begonia and Ribbon Grass are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Ribbon Grass flower color: Pink and White
- Ribbon Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Begonia and Ribbon Grass
Care of Begonia and Ribbon 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 Ribbon Grass pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ribbon Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.