Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, River side
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Red blotch
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
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUSTOMA grandiflorum 'Florida Blue'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Florida Blue Lisianthus, Lisianthus
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
फ्लोरिडा Lisianthus
बिगोनिया
In German
Florida Lisianthus
Begonie
In French
Floride Lisianthus
Begonia
In Spanish
lisianthus Florida
Begonia
In Greek
Φλόριντα lisianthus
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Florida Lisianthus
Begônia
In Polish
Florida Eustoma
Begonia
In Latin
Florida Lisianthus
Begonia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cucurbitales
Family
Gentianaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Florida Lisianthus and Begonia
Season and care of Florida Lisianthus and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Florida Lisianthus and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Florida Lisianthus season is Spring and Summer and Begonia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Florida Lisianthus is Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Florida Lisianthus and Begonia Physical Information
Florida Lisianthus and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Florida Lisianthus height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Florida Lisianthus and Begonia are as follows:
Florida Lisianthus flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Florida Lisianthus leaf color: Gray Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Begonia
Care of Florida Lisianthus and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Florida Lisianthus 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 Florida Lisianthus 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.