Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Grassland, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Pink, Pink, White
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Applicable
Not Available
Fruit Color
Brown, Brownish Red, Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Heat Tolerance
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
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
Botrytis Blight, Nematodes, Ring spot, Stem rot, Verticillium Wilt
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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Avoid during Pregnancy, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Cough, Gout, Headache, hemorrhoids, Hepatitis, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Muscle Pain, Nerve pain, Osteoarthritis, Premenstrual syndrome, Respiratory Disorders, Treating fever
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Paonia lactiflora
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Chinese Peony
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Paonia lactiflora
बिगोनिया
In German
Paonia lactiflora
Begonie
In French
Paonia lactiflora
Begonia
In Spanish
lactiflora paonia
Begonia
In Greek
Paonia lactiflora
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Paonia lactiflora
Begônia
In Polish
Paonia lactiflora
Begonia
In Latin
Paonia lactiflora
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Cucurbitales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Paeonia Lactiflora and Begonia
Season and care of Paeonia Lactiflora and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Paeonia Lactiflora and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paeonia Lactiflora season is Early Fall and Begonia season is Early Fall. The type of soil for Paeonia Lactiflora is Loamy, Well drained and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Paeonia Lactiflora is Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Paeonia Lactiflora and Begonia Physical Information
Paeonia Lactiflora and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Paeonia Lactiflora height is 91.50 cm and width 91.50 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Paeonia Lactiflora and Begonia are as follows:
Paeonia Lactiflora flower color: Light Pink, Pink and White
Paeonia Lactiflora leaf color: Green, Light Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Paeonia Lactiflora and Begonia
Care of Paeonia Lactiflora and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paeonia Lactiflora 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 Paeonia Lactiflora 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.