About Begonia

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

Types

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

Number of Varieties

1600

Rank: 11 (Overall)

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-15

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm

Rank: 100 (Overall)

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Salmon

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Bronze

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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5% - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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41% - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

Tolerances

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial 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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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96% - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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13% - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants

Edible Fruit

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3% - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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51% - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants

Fragrant Fruit

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6% - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants

Fragrant Leaf

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13% - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants

Fragrant Bark/Stem

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10% - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants

Showy Foliage

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40% - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

Showy Bark

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No - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants has it !

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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8% - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants

Invasive

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5% - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants

Self-Sowing

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54% - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants

Attracts

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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56% - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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37% - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

Used As Outdoor Plant

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All - Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !

Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'

Common Name

Begonia, Richmond Begonia

In Hindi

बिगोनिया

In German

Begonie

In French

Begonia

In Spanish

Begonia

In Greek

μπιγκόνια

In Portuguese

Begônia

In Polish

Begonia

In Latin

Begonia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales

Family

Begoniaceae

Genus

Begonia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1795

Rank: 15 (Overall)

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Properties of Begonia

Want to know the properties of Begonia? Then you are at the right place. Here you'll know everything about every plant. Knowing the properties of garden plants is very interesting. Begonia is a flowering plantalso, its flowers are non fragrant. Many garden plants possess some allergies. One should know everything about before planting. It has allergic reactions which are Asthma. Begonia Benefits are as follows:

Medicinal use: Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula and Swelling

Part of plant used: Whole plant

It is always necessary for every botanist to study and know all the characteristics of every plant. Scientific classification which includes kingdom, clade, genus, tribe and order are important parameters to understand for every botanist. The gardener must know the properties like the kind of soil required, the amount of water needed, fertilization and pruning required for respective plant. All these properties differ according to plant.

Begonia Physical Information

Physical information is must while knowing everything about Begonia. Physical information includes the exterior appearance of the plant. The appearance of the plants is well considered factor, especially when you want your garden to be very attractive. Learn about color of leaves and flowers which differs even from the same species of plants. Begonia physical information is as follows: 30.50 cm tall and 30.50 cm wide. Its leaf shape is Heart-shaped. Also it has following color specifications:

Flower color: Pink and Salmon

Leaf color: Red and Green

Care of Begonia

Taking Begonia Care is very important. Pruning, fertilizing, timely watering is very important care factors of any plant. If proper care is taken, results are refreshing and green plants which have a healthy life. Hence every garden plant care should be taken properly. Care of Begonia include pruning, which should be 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. The watering done in summer is Lots of watering and in winter is Average Water. It needs Partial Sun, Partial shade for its proper growth.

Season and care of Begonia

Many a times, care of plants is dependent on the season of the plant. Hence season and care of Begonia is important if you are planning to plant it in your garden. It is a Perennial plant. Begonia is a very important plant from Perennial Flowers. There are 1600 varieties of this plant, among which some popular species are: 'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia. This plant's habitat is Subtropical climates and Tropical regions and it comes in the hardiness zone 9-15. If you want to keep your garden blooming for all year, grow different plants which blooms in different seasons. Also, understanding habitat of plants is necessary to know, it helps to adjust the environment of the plant like the type of soil and temperature needed for it, according to region it originated from.