Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Tender Perennial
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Frogs
Not Available
Allergy
Not Applicable
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
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
Seeds, Spores
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Pepperwort
बिगोनिया
In German
Pepperwort
Begonie
In French
Pepperwort
Begonia
In Spanish
Pepperwort
Begonia
In Greek
Pepperwort
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
Begônia
In Polish
Pepperwort
Begonia
In Latin
Pepperwort
Begonia
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Marsileaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lapidieae
Not Available
Subfamily
NA
Not Available
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Begonia
Season and care of Pepperwort and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Begonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pepperwort and Begonia Physical Information
Pepperwort and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Begonia are as follows:
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Pepperwort and Begonia
Care of Pepperwort and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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.