Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Sedge or Rush
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, shaded fields, Shaded sites
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Tan
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Gold
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Gold
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Gold
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Gold
Green
Leaf Shape
Subulate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to control growth
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, Apply N-P-K, Less fertilizing
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Disease free, Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Rocky Soil, Shade areas, Variety of soil types, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bugs, Mealybugs, Scale Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAREX hachijoensis 'Evergold'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Carex oshimensis
Carex morrowii
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Japanese Sedge
बिगोनिया
In German
japanische Segge
Begonie
In French
Japanese carex
Begonia
In Spanish
juncia japonesa
Begonia
In Greek
japanische Segge
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Sedge japonês
Begônia
In Polish
japoński turzyca
Begonia
In Latin
Sedge Italica
Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cyperaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Sedge and Begonia
Season and care of Japanese Sedge and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Sedge and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Sedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Sedge and Begonia Physical Information
Japanese Sedge and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Sedge height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Japanese Sedge and Begonia are as follows:
Japanese Sedge flower color: Tan
Japanese Sedge leaf color: Dark Green and Gold
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Japanese Sedge and Begonia
Care of Japanese Sedge and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Sedge pruning is done Prune to control growth 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 Japanese Sedge 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.