Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Palm or Cycad
Origin
Hybrid origin
Madagascar
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Islands, limestone outcrops, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Orange, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma
Asthma, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Aging, Malaria, Metabolic disorders
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Biodiesel, Wax
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Tropical
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
HYOPHORBE verschaffeltii
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Spindle Palm
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Spindle Palm
In German
Begonie
Spindelpalme
In French
Begonia
Palmiste marron
In Spanish
Begonia
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Spindle Palm
In Portuguese
Begônia
Spindle Palm
In Polish
Begonia
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
In Latin
Begonia
Spindle Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Arecales
Family
Begoniaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and Spindle Palm
Season and care of Begonia and Spindle Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Spindle Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spindle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Spindle Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Spindle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Spindle Palm Physical Information
Begonia and Spindle Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Spindle Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Spindle Palm are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Spindle Palm flower color: Orange and Ivory
- Spindle Palm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Begonia and Spindle Palm
Care of Begonia and Spindle Palm 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 Spindle Palm 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 Spindle Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.