Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
Origin
Hybrid origin
South America
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
A. s. var. angustifolium,A. s. var. sesquipedale
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
White, Yellow, Fuchsia, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Multi-Color
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Not Available
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Not Available
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs, Remove wet foliage
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
Beetles, Root rot, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Flying insects, Not Available, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cut Flowers, Decoration Purposes, Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Angraecum sesquipedale
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Darwin's orchid, Christmas orchid, Star of Bethlehem orchid, and King of the Angraecums
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
In German
Begonie
Weihnachtsstern Orchidee
In French
Begonia
Noël orchidée étoiles
In Spanish
Begonia
Orquídea estrella de Navidad
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Χριστούγεννα ορχιδέα αστέρων
In Portuguese
Begônia
Orquídea estrela do Natal
In Polish
Begonia
Gwiazda Betlejemska storczyków
In Latin
Begonia
क्रिसमस स्टार आर्किड
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Asparagales
Family
Begoniaceae
Orchidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Vandeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
Season and Care of Begonia and Christmas Star Orchid
Season and care of Begonia and Christmas Star Orchid is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Christmas Star Orchid Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Christmas Star Orchid season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Christmas Star Orchid is Not Available.
Begonia and Christmas Star Orchid Physical Information
Begonia and Christmas Star Orchid physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Christmas Star Orchid height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Christmas Star Orchid are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Christmas Star Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Fuchsia and Lavender
- Christmas Star Orchid leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Begonia and Christmas Star Orchid
Care of Begonia and Christmas Star Orchid 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 Christmas Star Orchid pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove short branches, Remove short twigs and Remove wet foliage. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Christmas Star Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.