Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tender Perennial
  
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
China
  
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
  
not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Cold 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
  
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
  
White, Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan
  
Red, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, 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
  
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Lanceolate to elliptical
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
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
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Light Frost
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
  
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
  
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
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
  
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
  
Aphids, Beetles
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Light Frost
  
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
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Birds, pollinators
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
  
Farmland, Wild gardens
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
  
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
  
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
  
leatherleaf plant
  
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
  
Leatherleaf Viburnum
  
In German
Begonie
  
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
  
In French
Begonia
  
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
  
In Spanish
Begonia
  
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
  
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
  
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
  
In Portuguese
Begônia
  
Kalina sztywnolistna
  
In Polish
Begonia
  
Kalina sztywnolistna
  
In Latin
Begonia
  
leatherleaf viburnum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cucurbitales
  
Dipsacales
  
Family
Begoniaceae
  
Caprifoliaceae
  
Genus
Begonia
  
Viburnum
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Begonia and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Season and care of Begonia and Leatherleaf Viburnum is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Leatherleaf Viburnum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Leatherleaf Viburnum Physical Information
Begonia and Leatherleaf Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Leatherleaf Viburnum are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
- Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Begonia and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Care of Begonia and Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.