Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Waterside Plantings, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Gold, Black
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Pest Free
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Mammals
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Cut Flowers, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS 'Black Gamecock'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Black Gamecock Iris, Black Gamecock Louisiana Iris
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Black Gamecock Iris
बिगोनिया
In German
Black Gamecock Iris
Begonie
In French
Black Gamecock Iris
Begonia
In Spanish
Black Gamecock Iris
Begonia
In Greek
Black Gamecock Iris
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Black Gamecock Iris
Begônia
In Polish
Black Gamecock Iris
Begonia
In Latin
Black Gamecock Iris
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Iridaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Irideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Begonia
Season and care of Black Gamecock Iris and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Black Gamecock Iris and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Gamecock Iris season is Spring and Winter and Begonia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Clay, Loam and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Gamecock Iris is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Gamecock Iris and Begonia Physical Information
Black Gamecock Iris and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Black Gamecock Iris height is 55.90 cm and width 71.10 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Black Gamecock Iris and Begonia are as follows:
Black Gamecock Iris flower color: Purple, Gold and Black
Black Gamecock Iris leaf color: Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Begonia
Care of Black Gamecock Iris and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Gamecock Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Black Gamecock Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.