Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Curly Locks, Roman Gold, Emerald Falls Pendula
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
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
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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
Antidote, Antifungal, Astringent, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Wood, Outer Bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Incense, Oil is used for aromatherapy, The essential oil is used as insect repellent, Used as a building material, Wood is used to store meat and food grains
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
CEDRUS deodara
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Deodar Cedar, Himalayan Cedar
In German
Begonie
Deodar Cedar
In French
Begonia
Deodar Cedar
In Spanish
Begonia
Deodar Cedar
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
κέδρους Cedar
In Portuguese
Begônia
Deodar Cedar
In Polish
Begonia
Deodar Cedar
In Latin
Begonia
Deodar Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Pinales
Family
Begoniaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Abietoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Deodar Cedar
Season and care of Begonia and Deodar Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Deodar Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Deodar Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Deodar Cedar is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Deodar Cedar is Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Deodar Cedar Physical Information
Begonia and Deodar Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Deodar Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Deodar Cedar are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Deodar Cedar flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Deodar Cedar leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Begonia and Deodar Cedar
Care of Begonia and Deodar Cedar 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 Deodar Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Deodar Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.