Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Lebanon cedar, Turkish cedar
  
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
  
Habitat
Mountains
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
2,440.00 cm
  
14
Minimum Width
1,520.00 cm
  
10
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Green
  
Pink, Salmon
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Light brown, Light Green, Lime Green, Sandy Brown
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Red, Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Mid fall
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Honey fungus, Root rot
  
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Expectorant, Respiratory Disorders
  
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Leaves, Wood
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in construction
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CEDRUS libani
  
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
  
Common Name
Lebanon cedar, cedar of Lebanon
  
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
  
In Hindi
लेबनान देवदार
  
बिगोनिया
  
In German
Libanon-Zeder
  
Begonie
  
In French
Cèdre du Liban
  
Begonia
  
In Spanish
Cedrus libani
  
Begonia
  
In Greek
Λίβανος κέδρου
  
μπιγκόνια
  
In Portuguese
Cedro-do-líbano
  
Begônia
  
In Polish
Cedr libański
  
Begonia
  
In Latin
Cedrus libani
  
Begonia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Begoniaceae
  
Genus
Cedrus
  
Begonia
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Begonia
Season and care of Cedar of Lebanon and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Cedar of Lebanon and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cedar of Lebanon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cedar of Lebanon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cedar of Lebanon and Begonia Physical Information
Cedar of Lebanon and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Cedar of Lebanon height is 2,440.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cedar of Lebanon and Begonia are as follows:
Cedar of Lebanon flower color: Light Green
Cedar of Lebanon leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Begonia
Care of Cedar of Lebanon and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cedar of Lebanon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Cedar of Lebanon 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.