Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Do not water frequently
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
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
English boxwood
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
European boxwood
In German
Begonie
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Begonia
Buis commun
In Spanish
Begonia
boj común
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Begônia
Buxo
In Polish
Begonia
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Begonia
European boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Buxales
Family
Begoniaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and English Boxwood
Season and care of Begonia and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia and English Boxwood Physical Information
Begonia and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and English Boxwood are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Begonia and English Boxwood
Care of Begonia and English Boxwood 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 English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.