Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
New Zealand
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
White, Blue
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Burgundy, Dark Red, Copper
Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Moths
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Dysentry, Stomach pain
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORDYLINE australis 'Red Star'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Cabbage Palm
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
गोभी पेड़
बिगोनिया
In German
Cabbage tree
Begonie
In French
arbre de chou
Begonia
In Spanish
árbol de la col
Begonia
In Greek
λάχανο δέντρο
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
repolho árvore
Begônia
In Polish
kapusta drzewo
Begonia
In Latin
brassica ligno
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asparagaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lomandroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cabbage Tree and Begonia
Season and care of Cabbage Tree and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Cabbage Tree and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cabbage Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cabbage Tree is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cabbage Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cabbage Tree and Begonia Physical Information
Cabbage Tree and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Cabbage Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cabbage Tree and Begonia are as follows:
Cabbage Tree flower color: White
Cabbage Tree leaf color: Burgundy, Dark Red and Copper
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Cabbage Tree and Begonia
Care of Cabbage Tree and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cabbage Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Cabbage Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
