Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean
Hybrid origin
Types
Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene fasciculata, Chamaecrista fasciculata Greene macrosperma
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas, Upland sand prairies, Upland savannas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment, Water deeply about once a week
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
Clay, 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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nausia, Urinary tract problems
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Food for animals, Food for insects
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable, Vine
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Chamaecrista fasciculata
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Sleeping Plant, prairie partridge pea, showy partridge pea, prairie senna, large-flowered sensitive-pea,dwarf cassia, partridge pea senna, locust weed,golden cassia
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Partridge Pea
बिगोनिया
In German
Partridge Pea
Begonie
In French
Partridge Pea
Begonia
In Spanish
Partridge Pea
Begonia
In Greek
πέρδικα μπιζέλι
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Partridge Pea
Begônia
In Polish
Partridge Pea
Begonia
In Latin
Partridge Pea
Begonia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Cucurbitales
Family
Fabaceae
Begoniaceae
Genus
Chamaecrista
Begonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cassieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Partridge Pea and Begonia
Season and care of Partridge Pea and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Partridge Pea and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Partridge Pea season is Spring, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Partridge Pea is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Partridge Pea is Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Partridge Pea and Begonia Physical Information
Partridge Pea and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Partridge Pea height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Partridge Pea and Begonia are as follows:
Partridge Pea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
Partridge Pea leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Gray Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Partridge Pea and Begonia
Care of Partridge Pea and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Partridge Pea 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 Partridge Pea 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.