Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Dark 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season
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
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 in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, organic fertlizers
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
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
Respiratory Disorders, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making Perfumes, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
CITRUS medica var. sarcodactylis
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Buddha's Hand, Fingered Citron
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Buddha's Hand
Tree
In German
Begonie
Buddhas Hand
Baum
In French
Begonia
Main de Bouddha
Arbre
In Spanish
Begonia
Mano de Buda
Árbol
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Χέρι του Βούδα
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Begônia
Mão de Buda
Árvore
In Polish
Begonia
Ręka Buddy
Drzewo
In Latin
Begonia
Buddha manus
Arbor
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Begoniaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Buddha's Hand
Season and care of Begonia and Buddha's Hand is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Buddha's Hand Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Buddha's Hand season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Buddha's Hand is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Buddha's Hand is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Buddha's Hand Physical Information
Begonia and Buddha's Hand physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Buddha's Hand height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Buddha's Hand are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Buddha's Hand flower color: White and Purple
- Buddha's Hand leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Begonia and Buddha's Hand
Care of Begonia and Buddha's Hand 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 Buddha's Hand pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove branches, Remove branches that rub together, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Buddha's Hand needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.