Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Narrow sedge
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, ditches, marshes, riparian zones, stream banks, Tropical regions, Wet forest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Brown
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
organic fertlizers, very little fertilizers at a time, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Slugs
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, Mealybugs
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAREX oshimensis 'Supergold'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Sedge
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
evergold Sedge
बिगोनिया
In German
Evergold Segge
Begonie
In French
Evergold carex
Begonia
In Spanish
Evergold juncia
Begonia
In Greek
evergold σπαθόχορτο
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Evergold Sedge
Begônia
In Polish
Evergold turzyca
Begonia
In Latin
evergold Sedge
Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cyperaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cariceae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cyperoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Evergold Sedge and Begonia
Season and care of Evergold Sedge and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Evergold Sedge and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Evergold Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Evergold Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Evergold Sedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Evergold Sedge and Begonia Physical Information
Evergold Sedge and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Evergold Sedge height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Evergold Sedge and Begonia are as follows:
Evergold Sedge flower color: Brown
Evergold Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Light Yellow
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Evergold Sedge and Begonia
Care of Evergold Sedge and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Evergold Sedge 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 Evergold Sedge needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.