Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-14
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Kidney Stone
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Anti-oxidant, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
AVERRHOA carambola
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Carambola, Starfruit
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
carambola पेड़
In German
Begonie
Sternfrucht Baum
In French
Begonia
arbre carambole
In Spanish
Begonia
árbol de carambola
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
carambola δέντρο
In Portuguese
Begônia
árvore de carambola
In Polish
Begonia
karambola drzewo
In Latin
Begonia
carambola ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Oxalidales
Family
Begoniaceae
Oxalidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Carambola
Season and care of Begonia and Carambola is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Carambola Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carambola season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Carambola is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Carambola is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia and Carambola Physical Information
Begonia and Carambola physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Carambola height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Carambola are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Carambola flower color: Pink, Rose and Violet
- Carambola leaf color: Green
Care of Begonia and Carambola
Care of Begonia and Carambola 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 Carambola pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carambola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
