Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America
Hybrid origin
Types
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
12-1
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, 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, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Vitamin C
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
globe flower
बिगोनिया
In German
Trollblumen
Begonie
In French
globe flower
Begonia
In Spanish
Trollius
Begonia
In Greek
globe flower
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Trollius
Begônia
In Latin
globe flower
Begonia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Cucurbitales
Family
Rhamnaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Globe Flower and Begonia
Season and care of Globe Flower and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Globe Flower and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Globe Flower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Begonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Globe Flower is Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Globe Flower and Begonia Physical Information
Globe Flower and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Globe Flower and Begonia are as follows:
Globe Flower flower color: Orange and Yellow
Globe Flower leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Globe Flower and Begonia
Care of Globe Flower and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 Globe Flower 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.