Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Tender Perennial
Origin
United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Floodplains, Lowland, River side, Swamps
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Chocolate, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Circular, dissected, long and linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, 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
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Baldness, Cold, Cough, Migraines, Sore throat
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SABAL minor
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Bush Palmetto, Dwarf Palmetto, Little Blue Stem, Swamp Palmetto
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
बौना पल्मेट्टो
बिगोनिया
In German
Zwerg Palmetto
Begonie
In French
Palmetto nain
Begonia
In Spanish
Palmetto enano
Begonia
In Greek
Νάνος Palmetto
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Palmetto anão
Begônia
In Polish
Dwarf Palmetto
Begonia
In Latin
Pumilio Palmetto
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Cucurbitales
Family
Arecaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Palmetto and Begonia
Season and care of Dwarf Palmetto and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Palmetto and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Palmetto season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Palmetto is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Palmetto is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Dwarf Palmetto and Begonia Physical Information
Dwarf Palmetto and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Palmetto height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Palmetto and Begonia are as follows:
Dwarf Palmetto flower color: Ivory
Dwarf Palmetto leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Dwarf Palmetto and Begonia
Care of Dwarf Palmetto and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Palmetto pruning is done Remove damaged leaves 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 Dwarf Palmetto 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.