Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Tender Perennial
Types
Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade, 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
Red blotch
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anti-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Making Perfumes
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Viola
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Portuguese
Viola
Begônia
In Polish
Altówka
Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Violaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Viola and Begonia
Season and care of Viola and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Viola and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Viola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Viola is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Viola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Viola and Begonia Physical Information
Viola and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Viola and Begonia are as follows:
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
Viola leaf color: Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Viola and Begonia
Care of Viola and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Viola 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 Viola 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.