Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Gold, Magenta, Rose
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
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 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
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
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Dermititis, Itchiness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANANAS nanus
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Dwarf Pineapple, Piñita, Pink Pineapple
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Pink Pineapple
बिगोनिया
In German
Pink Pineapple
Begonie
In French
Pink Pineapple
Begonia
In Spanish
Pink Pineapple
Begonia
In Greek
Pink Pineapple
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Ananás-de-raposa
Begônia
In Polish
Pink Pineapple
Begonia
In Latin
Pink Pineapple
Begonia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Poales
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 Pink Pineapple and Begonia
Season and care of Pink Pineapple and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Pineapple and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Pineapple is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Pineapple is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pink Pineapple and Begonia Physical Information
Pink Pineapple and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Pineapple height is 45.70 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Pink Pineapple and Begonia are as follows:
Pink Pineapple flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Pink Pineapple leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Pink Pineapple and Begonia
Care of Pink Pineapple and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Pineapple 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 Pink Pineapple 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.