Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Texas
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Alternate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OENOTHERA mexicana
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Mexican primrose
बिगोनिया
In German
Rosa Nachtkerze
Begonie
In French
Mexican primrose
Begonia
In Spanish
Primrose mexicana
Begonia
In Greek
Μεξικού Primrose
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Mexican Primrose
Begônia
In Polish
Mexican Primrose
Begonia
In Latin
Mexicanus Primrose
Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Cucurbitales
Family
Onagraceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Onagreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Mexican primrose and Begonia
Season and care of Mexican primrose and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Mexican primrose and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mexican primrose season is Spring and Summer and Begonia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Mexican primrose and Begonia Physical Information
Mexican primrose and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Mexican primrose and Begonia are as follows:
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Mexican primrose and Begonia
Care of Mexican primrose and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose 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.