Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
marshes, Marshy ground, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-10
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pyramidal
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Semi-ripe cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
Birds, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma
allergic reaction, Asthma, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Blood purifying, Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Alzheimer’s Disease, anti-cancer, Anxiety, Asthma, Diabetes, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Grown for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Landscape, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
MAGNOLIA grandiflora
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Magnolia grandiflora, bull bay
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Magnolia grandiflora
In German
Begonie
Immergrüne Magnolie
In French
Begonia
Magnolia à grandes fleurs
In Spanish
Begonia
Magnolia grandiflora
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Magnolia grandiflora
In Portuguese
Begônia
Magnólia-branca
In Polish
Begonia
Magnolia wielkokwiatowa
In Latin
Begonia
Magnolia grandiflora
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Magnoliales
Family
Begoniaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of Begonia and Southern Magnolia
Season and care of Begonia and Southern Magnolia is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Southern Magnolia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Southern Magnolia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Southern Magnolia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Southern Magnolia is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia and Southern Magnolia Physical Information
Begonia and Southern Magnolia physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Southern Magnolia height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Southern Magnolia are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Southern Magnolia flower color: White
- Southern Magnolia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Begonia and Southern Magnolia
Care of Begonia and Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia 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 Southern Magnolia needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.