Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Hot climate regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
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
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Decorating walls, Ground Cover
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
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
DASYLIRION berlandieri
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Blue Giant,
Blue Twister,
Desert Spoon
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Zaragosa
बिगोनिया
In German
Zaragoza
Begonie
In French
Saragosse
Begonia
In Spanish
Zaragoza
Begonia
In Greek
Σαραγόσα
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Zaragoza
Begônia
In Polish
Saragossa
Begonia
In Latin
Caesaraugusta
Begonia
Phylum
Chordata
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Squamata
Cucurbitales
Family
Agavaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Colubrinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Zaragosa and Begonia
Season and care of Zaragosa and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Zaragosa and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zaragosa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zaragosa is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zaragosa is Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Zaragosa and Begonia Physical Information
Zaragosa and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Zaragosa height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Zaragosa and Begonia are as follows:
Zaragosa flower color: Yellow
Zaragosa leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Zaragosa and Begonia
Care of Zaragosa and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zaragosa 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 Zaragosa 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.