Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Treacleberry
In German
Begonie
Treacleberry
In French
Begonia
Treacleberry
In Spanish
Begonia
Treacleberry
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
Begônia
Treacleberry
In Polish
Begonia
Treacleberry
In Latin
Begonia
Treacleberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Liliales
Family
Begoniaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Begonia
Maianthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Begonia and Treacleberry
Season and care of Begonia and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Treacleberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Begonia and Treacleberry Physical Information
Begonia and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Treacleberry are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Treacleberry flower color: Not Available
- Treacleberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Begonia and Treacleberry
Care of Begonia and Treacleberry 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 Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
