Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rainforest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lavender, Blue Violet
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Yellow green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From bulbs, Tubers
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Scale insects
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Flowers
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, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Neoregelia spectabilis
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Bloody Bromeliad, Painted Fingernails
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
painted fingernail
बिगोनिया
In German
painted fingernail
Begonie
In French
Neoregelia spectabilis
Begonia
In Spanish
painted fingernail
Begonia
In Greek
painted fingernail
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Painted fingernails
Begônia
In Polish
painted fingernail
Begonia
In Latin
Neoregelia spectabilis
Begonia
Phylum
Embryophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Bromeliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Bromelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Painted Fingernails and Begonia
Season and care of Painted Fingernails and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Painted Fingernails and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Painted Fingernails season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Painted Fingernails is Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Painted Fingernails is Not Available and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Painted Fingernails and Begonia Physical Information
Painted Fingernails and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Painted Fingernails height is 15.20 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Painted Fingernails and Begonia are as follows:
Painted Fingernails flower color: Lavender and Blue Violet
Painted Fingernails leaf color: Red, Olive and Yellow green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Painted Fingernails and Begonia
Care of Painted Fingernails and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Painted Fingernails 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 Painted Fingernails 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.