Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
Hybrid origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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, Orange, Dark Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Palmate
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, Sand
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
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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 out old flower stalks, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Army-worms, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Allergy
Asthma
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Glowing Skin, Moisturizing, Nourishes scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Laxative, Leprosy, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Trichosanthes cucumerina
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
snake gourd, serpent gourd, chichinda, padwal
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
चिचिण्डा
In German
Begonie
Schlangenhaargurke
In French
Begonia
Trichosanthes cucumerina
In Spanish
Begonia
snake gourd
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
φίδι κολοκύθα
In Portuguese
Begônia
snake gourd
In Polish
Begonia
Gurdlina ogórkowata
In Latin
Begonia
snake gourd
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Begoniaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papilionoideae
Season and Care of Begonia and Snake Gourd
Season and care of Begonia and Snake Gourd is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Snake Gourd Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Snake Gourd season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Snake Gourd is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Snake Gourd is Neutral.
Begonia and Snake Gourd Physical Information
Begonia and Snake Gourd physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Snake Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Snake Gourd are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Snake Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
- Snake Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Begonia and Snake Gourd
Care of Begonia and Snake Gourd 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 Snake Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Snake Gourd needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.