Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Open Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Economic Purpose, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
QUERCUS suber
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Cork Oak
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
कॉर्क ओक
In German
Begonie
Kork Eiche
In French
Begonia
Cork Oak
In Spanish
Begonia
alcornoque
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Cork Oak
In Portuguese
Begônia
sobreiro
In Polish
Begonia
Cork Oak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Fagales
Family
Begoniaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Mirini
Subfamily
Not Available
Mirinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Corn Oak
Season and care of Begonia and Corn Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Corn Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Corn Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Corn Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Corn Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Corn Oak Physical Information
Begonia and Corn Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Corn Oak height is 1,070.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Corn Oak are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Corn Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Corn Oak leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Begonia and Corn Oak
Care of Begonia and Corn Oak 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 Corn Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.