Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Africa, Southern Africa
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Cathay Belle
Diana
Gold Baby
Gold Flower
Golden Midget
Golden Sunrise
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Green, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
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
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 the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, 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, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Aphids, Bacterial fruit blotch, Cabbage looper, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Nutrients, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
CITRULLUS lanatus 'Moon and Stars'
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Moon and Stars Watermelon, Watermelon
In German
Begonie
Wassermelone
In French
Begonia
Pastèque
In Spanish
Begonia
sandía
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
καρπούζι
In Portuguese
Begônia
melancia
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
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Watermelon
Season and care of Begonia and Watermelon is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Watermelon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Watermelon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Watermelon is Loam while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Watermelon is Neutral.
Begonia and Watermelon Physical Information
Begonia and Watermelon physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Watermelon height is 30.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Watermelon are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Watermelon flower color: Yellow
- Watermelon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Light Yellow
Care of Begonia and Watermelon
Care of Begonia and Watermelon 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 Watermelon 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 Watermelon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.