Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Western United States
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Cylindrical
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
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
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
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
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 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
Red blotch
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
Birds
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Fat Albert Spruce
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
In German
Begonie
Fat Albert Spruce
In French
Begonia
Fat Albert Spruce
In Spanish
Begonia
Fat Albert Spruce
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Fat Albert έλατο
In Portuguese
Begônia
Fat Albert Spruce
In Polish
Begonia
Fat Albert Świerk
In Latin
Begonia
Fat Albert Spruce
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cucurbitales
Not Available
Family
Begoniaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Piceoideae Frankis
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Fat Albert Spruce
Season and care of Begonia and Fat Albert Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Fat Albert Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fat Albert Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia and Fat Albert Spruce Physical Information
Begonia and Fat Albert Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Fat Albert Spruce are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Begonia and Fat Albert Spruce
Care of Begonia and Fat Albert Spruce 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 Fat Albert Spruce 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 Fat Albert Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.