Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Hybrid origin
Australia
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Walsch River Palm
King Palm
Myola King Palm
Purple Crown Shaft King Palm
Peach River Palm
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
White, Yellow, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Long Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Street Trees, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
ARCHONTOPHOENIX alexandrae
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Alex Palm, Alexandra Palm, Princess Alexandra Palm
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Alexandra palm
In German
Begonie
Alexandra palm
In French
Begonia
Alexandra palme
In Spanish
Begonia
Alexandra palma
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Αλεξάνδρα παλάμη
In Portuguese
Begônia
Alexandra palma
In Polish
Begonia
Alexandra dłoni
In Latin
Begonia
Alexandra palma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Arecales
Family
Begoniaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Begonia
Archontophoenix
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Areceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Alexandra Palm
Season and care of Begonia and Alexandra Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Alexandra Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Alexandra Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Alexandra Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Alexandra Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia and Alexandra Palm Physical Information
Begonia and Alexandra Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Alexandra Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Alexandra Palm are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Alexandra Palm flower color: White, Yellow and Lavender
- Alexandra Palm leaf color: Green and Silver
Care of Begonia and Alexandra Palm
Care of Begonia and Alexandra Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Alexandra Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Remove shoots. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Alexandra Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.