Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Egypt
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Spoon Shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs Very high moisture
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
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
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Leafminers, Molecrickets, Red blotch, Thripes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Snails, Whiteflies
Not Available
Allergy
Food Allergy, Hives, Swollen Lips
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Improve skin tone, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Insomnia, Rich in protein
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Vegetable
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lactuca sativa
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Lettuce
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Spanish
Lechuga
Begonia
In Greek
Μαρούλι
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Alface
Begônia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asteraceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cichorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lettuce and Begonia
Season and care of Lettuce and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Lettuce and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lettuce season is Not Available and Begonia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Lettuce is Not Available and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lettuce is Not Available and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lettuce and Begonia Physical Information
Lettuce and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Lettuce height is 510.00 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lettuce and Begonia are as follows:
Lettuce flower color: Not Available
Lettuce leaf color: Not Available
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Lettuce and Begonia
Care of Lettuce and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lettuce 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 Lettuce 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.