Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Hybrid origin
Types
mexicana , white spruce
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Alpine Meadows
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long hair-like leaves
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
reseeds, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, 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
Needle rust
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Woodland margins
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Unknown
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
guitar making, Used as Christmas Tree
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA engelmannii
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
mountain spruce
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Engelmann spruce
बिगोनिया
In German
Engelmann spruce
Begonie
In French
Engelmann spruce
Begonia
In Spanish
Engelmann spruce
Begonia
In Greek
Engelmann spruce
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Engelmann spruce
Begônia
In Polish
Engelmann spruce
Begonia
In Latin
Engelmann spruce
Begonia
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Cucurbitales
Family
Pinaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Engelmann Spruce and Begonia
Season and care of Engelmann Spruce and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Engelmann Spruce and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Engelmann Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Engelmann Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Engelmann Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Engelmann Spruce and Begonia Physical Information
Engelmann Spruce and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Engelmann Spruce height is 1,830.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Engelmann Spruce and Begonia are as follows:
Engelmann Spruce flower color: Not Available
Engelmann Spruce leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Engelmann Spruce and Begonia
Care of Engelmann Spruce and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Engelmann Spruce pruning is done Prune ocassionally, 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 Engelmann Spruce 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.