Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Well Drained
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head 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
Acidic, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Cottage Garden, Used in parkland
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Rheumatism
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDIA boissieri
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Anacahuita, Texas Olive
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Anacahuita
बिगोनिया
In German
Anacahuita
Begonie
In French
anacahuita
Begonia
In Spanish
anacahuita
Begonia
In Greek
Anacahuita
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Anacahuita
Begônia
In Polish
Anacahuita
Begonia
In Latin
Anacahuita
Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Boraginales
Cucurbitales
Family
Boraginaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Anacahuita and Begonia
Season and care of Anacahuita and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Anacahuita and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Anacahuita season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Begonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Anacahuita is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Anacahuita is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Anacahuita and Begonia Physical Information
Anacahuita and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Anacahuita height is 90.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Anacahuita and Begonia are as follows:
Anacahuita flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Anacahuita leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Anacahuita and Begonia
Care of Anacahuita and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Anacahuita 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 Anacahuita 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.