Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Damp
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
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
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Damp
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
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
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In German
Buntnessel
Begonie
In French
Vieux garçon
Begonia
In Greek
Coleus
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
cóleus
Begônia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Lamiaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Coleus and Begonia
Season and care of Coleus and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Coleus and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coleus season is Summer and Begonia season is Summer. The type of soil for Coleus is Damp and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coleus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Coleus and Begonia Physical Information
Coleus and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Begonia are as follows:
Coleus flower color: Not Available
Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Coleus and Begonia
Care of Coleus and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems 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 Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.