Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, Europe
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Elfin Thyme, Pink Chintz Thyme, Lime Thyme, White Moss Thyme, Lavender Thyme, Silver Needle Thyme
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Crimson, Lavender, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Unknown
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Tiny
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part 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
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Requires extensive pruning
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Aphids, Botrytis collar rot, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Arthritis, Bronchitis, Chronic fatigue, Cough, Gastritis, Hair Loss, Insomnia, Kidney problems, Muscle Pain, Skin irritation, Snoring, Sore throat, Stomach pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Thymus vulgaris
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Thyme
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
अजवायन के फूल
In German
Begonie
Thymian
In Spanish
Begonia
Tomillo
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
θυμάρι
In Portuguese
Begônia
Tomilho
In Polish
Begonia
Tymianek
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Not Available
Family
Begoniaceae
Labiatae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Thyme
Season and care of Begonia and Thyme is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Thyme Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Thyme is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Thyme is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Begonia and Thyme Physical Information
Begonia and Thyme physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Thyme height is 10.20 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Begonia and Thyme are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Thyme flower color: Crimson, Lavender, Pink and White
- Thyme leaf color: Green
Care of Begonia and Thyme
Care of Begonia and Thyme 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 Thyme pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Requires extensive pruning. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.