Begonia

Silver Sage

About Begonia and Silver Sage

Begonia

Silver Sage

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Herbs, Shrub

Origin

Mediterranean, Northern Africa

Types

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

Number of Varieties

160025

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-155-8

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

8 - 5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm10.20 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm50.80 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Salmon

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green

Silver

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Silver

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Bronze

Silver

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot

Red blotch, Slugs, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Snails

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling

Antiseptic, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'

SALVIA argentea

Common Name

Begonia, Richmond Begonia

Silver Clary, Silver Sage

In Hindi

बिगोनिया

रजत बाबा

In German

Begonie

Silver Sage

In French

Begonia

Silver Sage

In Spanish

Begonia

silver Sage

In Greek

μπιγκόνια

Silver Sage

In Portuguese

Begônia

silver Sage

In Polish

Begonia

silver Sage

In Latin

Begonia

Argentum Sage

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales

Lamiales

Family

Begoniaceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Begonia

Salvia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Mentheae

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Number of Species

1795900

1 27800

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Properties of Begonia and Silver Sage

Wondering what are the properties of Begonia and Silver Sage? We provide you with everything About Begonia and Silver Sage. Begonia doesn't have thorns and Silver Sage doesn't have thorns. Also Begonia does not have fragrant flowers. Begonia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Silver Sage has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Begonia and Silver Sage and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Begonia and Silver Sage

Season and care of Begonia and Silver Sage is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Silver Sage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Sage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Silver Sage is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Sage is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Begonia and Silver Sage Physical Information

Begonia and Silver Sage physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Silver Sage height is 10.20 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Silver Sage are as follows:

Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Silver Sage flower color: White
Silver Sage leaf color: Silver

Care of Begonia and Silver Sage

Care of Begonia and Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage 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 Silver Sage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.