Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
fiddle-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, 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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
JATROPHA integerrima
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Peregrina
बिगोनिया
In German
Peregrina
Begonie
In French
Peregrina
Begonia
In Spanish
Peregrina
Begonia
In Greek
Peregrina
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Peregrina
Begônia
In Polish
Peregrina
Begonia
In Latin
Peregrina
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Jatropheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Peregrina and Begonia
Season and care of Peregrina and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Peregrina and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peregrina is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Peregrina and Begonia Physical Information
Peregrina and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peregrina and Begonia are as follows:
Peregrina flower color: Red
Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Peregrina and Begonia
Care of Peregrina and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Peregrina 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.