Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Tender Perennial
Origin
India, Philippines, Southeast Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Moist Soils, Subtropical climates
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
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
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Dark Green
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Nitrogen, N-P-K balanced liquid fertilizer, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Army-worms, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cucumber mosaic, Cutworms, Fusarium leaf spot, Red spider mite
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Flying insects
Not Available
Allergy
Hypoglycaemic Coma, Irregular Heart Rhythm, Miscarriage
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Moisturizing, Nourishes scalp
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Gastrointestinal disorders, Jaundice, Laxative, Leprosy, Weight loss
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Repellent
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Vine
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Trichosanthes cucumerina
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
snake gourd, serpent gourd, chichinda, padwal
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
चिचिण्डा
बिगोनिया
In German
Schlangenhaargurke
Begonie
In French
Trichosanthes cucumerina
Begonia
In Spanish
snake gourd
Begonia
In Greek
φίδι κολοκύθα
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
snake gourd
Begônia
In Polish
Gurdlina ogórkowata
Begonia
In Latin
snake gourd
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Cucurbitales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Snake Gourd and Begonia
Season and care of Snake Gourd and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Snake Gourd and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snake Gourd season is Summer and Fall and Begonia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Snake Gourd is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snake Gourd is Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Snake Gourd and Begonia Physical Information
Snake Gourd and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Snake Gourd height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Snake Gourd and Begonia are as follows:
Snake Gourd flower color: Yellow, Orange and Dark Green
Snake Gourd leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Snake Gourd and Begonia
Care of Snake Gourd and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snake Gourd pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Snake Gourd 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.