Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
China, Japan, Korea
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Dwarf Burning Bush, Rudy Haag, Eastern Woo
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Root Division, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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 in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
12.5 pounds of a 16-4-8 formula fertilizers, 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
Not Available
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Poisonous, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Bioremediation of some contaminated sites
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, Antiphlogistic, Antipruritic, Astringent, Blood tonic, Cancer, Carminative, Emmenagogue, Hypoglycaemic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
EUONYMUS alatus
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Winged euonymus, Burning bush, Winged burning bush, Winged wahoo, Winged spindle-tree
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Burning Bush Plant
In German
Begonie
Brennender Busch Pflanze
In French
Begonia
Bush brûlant des plantes
In Spanish
Begonia
La quema de la planta de Bush
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Burning Bush Φυτών
In Portuguese
Begônia
Bush ardente Planta
In Polish
Begonia
Płonącego krzewu roślin
In Latin
Begonia
Planta flammae rubi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Celastrales
Family
Begoniaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Euonymeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Celastroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Burning Bush
Season and care of Begonia and Burning Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Burning Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Burning Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Burning Bush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Burning Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Burning Bush Physical Information
Begonia and Burning Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Burning Bush height is 243.84 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Burning Bush are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Burning Bush flower color: Yellow green
- Burning Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Begonia and Burning Bush
Care of Begonia and Burning Bush 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 Burning Bush pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove 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 Burning Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.