Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
California
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
American Sycamore, Arizona Sycamore
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Floodplains, River side, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
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
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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
Average
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 the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
Cold, Cough, Dysentry, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy 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
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
PLATANUS racemosa
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
California Sycamore
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
कैलिफोर्निया गूलर
In German
Begonie
California sycamore
In French
Begonia
californie sycomore
In Spanish
Begonia
california sicómoro
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Καλιφόρνια συκομουριά
In Portuguese
Begônia
califórnia sicômoro
In Polish
Begonia
california jawor
In Latin
Begonia
california sycomoros
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Proteales
Family
Begoniaceae
Platanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and California Sycamore
Season and care of Begonia and California Sycamore is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and California Sycamore Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and California Sycamore season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for California Sycamore is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for California Sycamore is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia and California Sycamore Physical Information
Begonia and California Sycamore physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas California Sycamore height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and California Sycamore are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
California Sycamore flower color: Yellow
- California Sycamore leaf color: Light Green
Care of Begonia and California Sycamore
Care of Begonia and California Sycamore 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 California Sycamore pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches, Remove short branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer California Sycamore needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.