Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual and Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
  
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
6-9
  
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
  
Spreading
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
  
White, Ivory
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Red, Orange
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
  
Green, Dark 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
  
Dark Green, Brown, Bronze
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, 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
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
General garden fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
  
Moth
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Bees, Birds
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
  
Flowers, Fruits
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
  
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
  
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
  
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
  
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
  
firethorn
  
In German
Begonie
  
firethorn
  
In French
Begonia
  
firethorn
  
In Spanish
Begonia
  
firethorn
  
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
  
firethorn
  
In Portuguese
Begônia
  
firethorn
  
In Polish
Begonia
  
firethorn
  
In Latin
Begonia
  
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Not Available
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Begoniaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Begonia
  
Pyracantha
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Maleae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Amygdaloideae
  
Season and Care of Begonia and Firethorn
Season and care of Begonia and Firethorn is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Firethorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Firethorn Physical Information
Begonia and Firethorn physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Firethorn are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
- Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Begonia and Firethorn
Care of Begonia and Firethorn 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 Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firethorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.