Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin
North America, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, California, Canada, Mexico
Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Abies concolor concolor, Abies concolor lowiana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gray Green, Steel Blue, Silver
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Ammonium Nitrate, Inorganic, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Bark beetles, Needle rust, spruce budworm
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
ABIES concolor
Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
white fir, Colorado white fir
In Hindi
बिगोनिया
White Fir
In German
Begonie
White Fir
In French
Begonia
White Fir
In Spanish
Begonia
White Fir
In Greek
μπιγκόνια
White Fir
In Portuguese
Begônia
White Fir
In Latin
Begonia
abies alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Cucurbitales
Pinales
Family
Begoniaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Begonia and White Fir
Season and care of Begonia and White Fir is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and White Fir Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for White Fir is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for White Fir is Acidic, Neutral.
Begonia and White Fir Physical Information
Begonia and White Fir physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas White Fir height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and White Fir are as follows:
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
White Fir flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- White Fir leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green and Silver
Care of Begonia and White Fir
Care of Begonia and White Fir 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 White Fir pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.