Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
not available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Gold
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance-shaped to oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, 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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CESTRUM aurantiacum
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
orange jessamine
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Cestrum aurantiacum
बिगोनिया
In German
Hammersträucher
Begonie
In French
Cestrum aurantiacum
Begonia
In Spanish
Cestrum
Begonia
In Greek
Cestrum aurantiacum
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Cestrum aurantiacum
Begônia
In Polish
Cestrum aurantiacum
Begonia
In Latin
Cestrum aurantiacum
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Solanales
Cucurbitales
Family
Solanaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Begonia
Season and care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Cestrum aurantiacum and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cestrum aurantiacum season is Spring and Summer and Begonia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cestrum aurantiacum is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cestrum aurantiacum and Begonia Physical Information
Cestrum aurantiacum and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Cestrum aurantiacum height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cestrum aurantiacum and Begonia are as follows:
Cestrum aurantiacum flower color: Gold
Cestrum aurantiacum leaf color: Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Begonia
Care of Cestrum aurantiacum and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cestrum aurantiacum pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Cestrum aurantiacum 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.