Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Schefflera actinophylla, Schefflera morototoni, Schefflera heptaphylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Red, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Orange, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize once a year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Ants, Aphids, Birds, Bugs, Wildlife
Allergy
Asthma
breathing problems, Burning sensation, Difficulty swallowing, Poisonous, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Abdominal Disease, Arthritis, Bleeding, Kidney Stones, Muscle Pain, Recovering internal injuries, Rheumatism, Swelling, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Container, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
SCHEFFLERA arboricola
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Umbrella plant
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Arboricola
Plant
In German
Begonie
arboricola
Pflanze
In French
Begonia
arboricola
Plante
In Spanish
Begonia
arboricola
Planta
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Αρμπορικόλα
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Begônia
arboricola
Plantar
In Polish
Begonia
arboricola
Roślina
In Latin
Begonia
arboricola
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Apiales
Family
Begoniaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Arboricola
Season and care of Begonia and Arboricola is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Arboricola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arboricola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Arboricola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Arboricola is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Arboricola Physical Information
Begonia and Arboricola physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Arboricola height is 243.84 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Arboricola are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Arboricola flower color: Red and Bronze
- Arboricola leaf color: Green
Care of Begonia and Arboricola
Care of Begonia and Arboricola 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 Arboricola pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arboricola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.