Begonia

Cabbage Tree

About Begonia and Cabbage Tree

Begonia

Cabbage Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

New Zealand

Types

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

Number of Varieties

16003

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Coastal Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-158-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm610.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm240.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Salmon

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

White, Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green

Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Bronze

Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Long Narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, 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, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves

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

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Caterpillar, Moths

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling

Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'

CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'

Common Name

Begonia, Richmond Begonia

Cabbage Palm

In Hindi

बिगोनिया

गोभी पेड़

In German

Begonie

Cabbage tree

In French

Begonia

arbre de chou

In Spanish

Begonia

árbol de la col

In Greek

μπιγκόνια

λάχανο δέντρο

In Portuguese

Begônia

repolho árvore

In Polish

Begonia

kapusta drzewo

In Latin

Begonia

brassica ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales

Asparagales

Family

Begoniaceae

Asparagaceae

Genus

Begonia

Acidosasa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Subfamily

Lomandroideae

Number of Species

17954

1 27800

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Properties of Begonia and Cabbage Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Begonia and Cabbage Tree? We provide you with everything About Begonia and Cabbage Tree. Begonia doesn't have thorns and Cabbage Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Begonia does not have fragrant flowers. Begonia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Cabbage Tree has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Begonia and Cabbage Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Begonia and Cabbage Tree

Season and care of Begonia and Cabbage Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Cabbage Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline.

Begonia and Cabbage Tree Physical Information

Begonia and Cabbage Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Cabbage Tree are as follows:

Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper

Care of Begonia and Cabbage Tree

Care of Begonia and Cabbage Tree 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 Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.