Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
New Zealand
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
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
Requires regular watering
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
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
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
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
Astringent, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
METROSIDEROS excelsa
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
pohutukawa
In German
Begonie
pohutukawa
In French
Begonia
pohutukawa
In Spanish
Begonia
pohutukawa
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
pohutukawa
In Portuguese
Begônia
pohutukawa
In Polish
Begonia
pohutukawa
In Latin
Begonia
pohutukawa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Cucurbitales
Myrtales
Family
Begoniaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Begonia
Metrosideros
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Pohutukawa
Season and care of Begonia and Pohutukawa is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Pohutukawa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pohutukawa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia and Pohutukawa Physical Information
Begonia and Pohutukawa physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Pohutukawa are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
- Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Care of Begonia and Pohutukawa
Care of Begonia and Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.