Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Gymnocalycium alboareolatum , Gymnocalycium amerhauseri , Gymnocalycium andreae
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Desert, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
13,21,22,23,24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available, Pink
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Not Available
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Not Applicable
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Offsets
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
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, can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealy bugs, Root rot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Mealybugs
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ornamental use
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
GYMNOCALYCIUM
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Chin Cactus
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Gymnocalycium
बिगोनिया
In German
Gymnocalycium
Begonie
In French
Gymnocalycium
Begonia
In Spanish
Gymnocalycium
Begonia
In Greek
Gymnocalycium
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Gymnocalycium
Begônia
In Polish
Gymnocalycium
Begonia
In Latin
Gymnocalycium
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cactaceae
Begoniaceae
Genus
Gymnocalycium
Begonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Trichocereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Gymnocalycium and Begonia
Season and care of Gymnocalycium and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Gymnocalycium and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gymnocalycium season is All year and Begonia season is All year. The type of soil for Gymnocalycium is Sand, Sandy and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Gymnocalycium is Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Gymnocalycium and Begonia Physical Information
Gymnocalycium and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Gymnocalycium height is 12.50 cm and width 8.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Gymnocalycium and Begonia are as follows:
Gymnocalycium flower color: creamy white, Light Pink, Not Available and Pink
Gymnocalycium leaf color: Green and Not Available
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Gymnocalycium and Begonia
Care of Gymnocalycium and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gymnocalycium pruning is done No need to prune 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 Gymnocalycium 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.