Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Eastern Asia, China
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Babylon
  
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
  
Habitat
Lake margins, River side, Swamps, Waste areas
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-9
  
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
Weeping
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow green
  
Pink, Salmon
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Red, Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
  
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Yellow green
  
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
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
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Rooted stem cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
  
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
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
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
Compost, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Caterpillars, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Sedative, Stomach pain
  
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
  
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
SALIX babylonica f. tortuosa
  
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
  
Common Name
Corkscrew Willow
  
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
  
In Hindi
पेंचकश विलो
  
बिगोनिया
  
In German
Korkenzieher-Weide
  
Begonie
  
In French
Tire-bouchon Willow
  
Begonia
  
In Spanish
Tire-bouchon Willow
  
Begonia
  
In Greek
τιρμπουσόν Willow
  
μπιγκόνια
  
In Portuguese
corkscrew salgueiro
  
Begônia
  
In Polish
korkociąg Willow
  
Begonia
  
In Latin
corkscrew Willow
  
Begonia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Malpighiales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Salicaceae
  
Begoniaceae
  
Genus
Salix
  
Begonia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Saliceae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Salicoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Corkscrew Willow and Begonia
Season and care of Corkscrew Willow and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Corkscrew Willow and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Corkscrew Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Corkscrew Willow is Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Corkscrew Willow and Begonia Physical Information
Corkscrew Willow and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Corkscrew Willow height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Corkscrew Willow and Begonia are as follows:
Corkscrew Willow flower color: Yellow green
Corkscrew Willow leaf color: Green and Light Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Begonia
Care of Corkscrew Willow and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Corkscrew Willow 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 Corkscrew Willow 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.