Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Grass
Origin
Hybrid origin
World/Pandemic
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 17, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Green, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Sprigging or Stolonizing
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Needs more water during establishment
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Dollar spot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Billbugs, Crickets, Cutworms
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a golf course turf, Used to feed livestock
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
PASPALUM vaginatum
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Biscuit Grass, Seashore Paspalum
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Seashore Paspalum
In German
Begonie
Seashore Paspalum
In French
Begonia
Seashore Paspalum
In Spanish
Begonia
Paspalum
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Αιγιαλός Paspalum
In Portuguese
Begônia
seashore Paspalum
In Polish
Begonia
Nad morzem Paspalum
In Latin
Begonia
Paspalum maris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cyperales
Family
Begoniaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Seashore Paspalum
Season and care of Begonia and Seashore Paspalum is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Seashore Paspalum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Seashore Paspalum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Seashore Paspalum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Seashore Paspalum is Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Seashore Paspalum Physical Information
Begonia and Seashore Paspalum physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Seashore Paspalum height is 2.50 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Begonia and Seashore Paspalum are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Seashore Paspalum flower color: Green and White
- Seashore Paspalum leaf color: Green
Care of Begonia and Seashore Paspalum
Care of Begonia and Seashore Paspalum 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 Seashore Paspalum 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 Seashore Paspalum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.