Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Echium pininana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Light Blue, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
ECHIUM pininana
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Giant Viper's Bugloss, Pine Echium, Tree Echium
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Tree Echium
In German
Begonie
Baum Aciam
In French
Begonia
Arbre ACIAM
In Spanish
Begonia
árbol Aciam
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
δέντρο Aciam
In Portuguese
Begônia
árvore Aciam
In Polish
Begonia
drzewo Aciam
In Latin
Begonia
lignum Aciam
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Lamiales
Family
Begoniaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Begonia and Tree Echium
Wondering what are the properties of Begonia and Tree Echium? We provide you with everything About Begonia and Tree Echium. Begonia doesn't have thorns and Tree Echium doesn't have thorns. Also Begonia does not have fragrant flowers. Begonia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Tree Echium has allergic reactions like Asthma. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Begonia and Tree Echium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Begonia and Tree Echium
Season and care of Begonia and Tree Echium is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Tree Echium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Echium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Tree Echium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Echium is Neutral, Alkaline.
Begonia and Tree Echium Physical Information
Begonia and Tree Echium physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tree Echium height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Tree Echium are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Tree Echium flower color: Light Blue and Blue Violet
- Tree Echium leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Begonia and Tree Echium
Care of Begonia and Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium 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 Tree Echium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.