Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Hybrid origin
Canary Islands, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Yellow, Orange, Pink, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green, Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Rosette
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
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, Needs very little water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
ALOE polyphylla
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
kroonaalwyn
lekhala kharetsa
spiral aloe
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
spiral aloe
In German
Begonie
Spirale Aloe
In French
Begonia
aloe spirale
In Spanish
Begonia
espiral de aloe
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
σπιράλ αλόη
In Portuguese
Begônia
aloe espiral
In Polish
Begonia
spirala aloesu
In Latin
Begonia
Aloe spiralis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asparagales
Family
Begoniaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Asphodeloideae
Season and Care of Begonia and Spiral Aloe
Season and care of Begonia and Spiral Aloe is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Spiral Aloe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spiral Aloe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Spiral Aloe is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Spiral Aloe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Spiral Aloe Physical Information
Begonia and Spiral Aloe physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Spiral Aloe height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Begonia and Spiral Aloe are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Spiral Aloe flower color: Yellow, Orange, Pink and Coral
- Spiral Aloe leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Begonia and Spiral Aloe
Care of Begonia and Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe 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 Spiral Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.