Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fern
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not available
  
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Damp Places, open Woodlands, Rocky areas
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Pink, Salmon
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Red, Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
  
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Yellow green, Bronze
  
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Spores
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
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, No fertilizers needed
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Wildlife
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Used to establish native woodland, Wild areas
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
chills, Lung Problems
  
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Making Perfumes
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
  
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
DENNSTAEDTIA punctilobula
  
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
  
Common Name
Hayscented Fern
  
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
  
In Hindi
Hayscented Fern
  
बिगोनिया
  
In German
Hayscented Fern
  
Begonie
  
In French
Hayscented Fern
  
Begonia
  
In Spanish
Hayscented helecho
  
Begonia
  
In Greek
Hayscented Fern
  
μπιγκόνια
  
In Portuguese
Hayscented Fern
  
Begônia
  
In Polish
Hayscented Fern
  
Begonia
  
In Latin
Fern Hayscented
  
Begonia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Pteridophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Filicopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Polypodiales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Dennstaedtiaceae
  
Begoniaceae
  
Genus
Dennstaedtia
  
Begonia
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Hayscented Fern and Begonia
Season and care of Hayscented Fern and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Hayscented Fern and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hayscented Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Begonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hayscented Fern is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hayscented Fern is Acidic and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Hayscented Fern and Begonia Physical Information
Hayscented Fern and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Hayscented Fern height is 38.10 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Hayscented Fern and Begonia are as follows:
Hayscented Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Hayscented Fern leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Hayscented Fern and Begonia
Care of Hayscented Fern and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hayscented Fern pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Hayscented Fern 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.