Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
High elevation
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fungal leaf spots
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Root, Root bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
fleeceflower
बिगोनिया
In German
fleeceflower
Begonie
In French
fleeceflower
Begonia
In Spanish
Polygonum affine
Begonia
In Greek
fleeceflower
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
fleeceflower
Begônia
In Polish
fleeceflower
Begonia
In Latin
fleeceflower
Begonia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cucurbitales
Family
Polygonaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Unknown
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fleeceflower and Begonia
Season and care of Fleeceflower and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Fleeceflower and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fleeceflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Begonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Fleeceflower and Begonia Physical Information
Fleeceflower and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Fleeceflower and Begonia are as follows:
Fleeceflower flower color: White
Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Fleeceflower and Begonia
Care of Fleeceflower and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower 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.
