Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
China
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mountains, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
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, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Red, Blue, Green, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Red, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Insects, Red blotch, Rodent
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
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
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
PISTACIA chinensis
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Chinese Mastic, Chinese Pistachio
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
चीनी पिस्ता
In German
Begonie
chinesische Pistazie
In French
Begonia
pistache chinois
In Spanish
Begonia
pistacho chino
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Κινέζοι Φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Begônia
Pistache chinês
In Polish
Begonia
Chiński Pistacje
In Latin
Begonia
LENTISCUS Chinese
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Sapindales
Family
Begoniaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Rhoeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Chinese Pistachio
Season and care of Begonia and Chinese Pistachio is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Chinese Pistachio Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Pistachio season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Pistachio is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese Pistachio is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Chinese Pistachio Physical Information
Begonia and Chinese Pistachio physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Chinese Pistachio height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Chinese Pistachio are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Chinese Pistachio flower color: Red and Green
- Chinese Pistachio leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Begonia and Chinese Pistachio
Care of Begonia and Chinese Pistachio 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 Chinese Pistachio pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Pistachio needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.