Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
cinnamomeum, zeylanicum, delavayi
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Brown, Chocolate
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
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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
Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil, Fertilize in early spring, fertilize in winter, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Phytophthora, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
antimicrobial, Cancer, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
RHODODENDRON arboreum
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Chalan, Rose Tree, Tree Rhododendron
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
लाल बुरांश
In German
Begonie
Rhododendron arboreum
In French
Begonia
Rhododendron arboreum
In Spanish
Begonia
arboreum rododendro
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Rhododendron arboreum
In Portuguese
Begônia
arboreum Rhododendron
In Polish
Begonia
różanecznik drzewiasty
In Latin
Begonia
Prunus arborea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Ericales
Family
Begoniaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Begonia
Rhododendron
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 Rhododendron Arboreum
Season and care of Begonia and Rhododendron Arboreum is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Rhododendron Arboreum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Rhododendron Arboreum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Rhododendron Arboreum is Acidic.
Begonia and Rhododendron Arboreum Physical Information
Begonia and Rhododendron Arboreum physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Rhododendron Arboreum height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Rhododendron Arboreum are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Rhododendron Arboreum flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Rhododendron Arboreum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Begonia and Rhododendron Arboreum
Care of Begonia and Rhododendron Arboreum 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 Rhododendron Arboreum pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron Arboreum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.