Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
it is a type of geranium
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
-
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 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
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Cordate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
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
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Whiteflies
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Zonal Geranium
बिगोनिया
In German
Zonal Pelargonie
Begonie
In French
Géranium zonal
Begonia
In Spanish
Zonal Geranium
Begonia
In Greek
διζωνική Γεράνι
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
zonal Geranium
Begônia
In Polish
strefowe Geranium
Begonia
In Latin
Zonal Geranium
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Geraniales
Cucurbitales
Family
Geraniaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Zonal Geranium and Begonia
Season and care of Zonal Geranium and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Zonal Geranium and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Zonal Geranium and Begonia Physical Information
Zonal Geranium and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Zonal Geranium and Begonia are as follows:
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Zonal Geranium and Begonia
Care of Zonal Geranium and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.