Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Sandy
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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
Compost, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Buxus sempervirens
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
English boxwood
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
European boxwood
बिगोनिया
In German
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
Begonie
In French
Buis commun
Begonia
In Spanish
boj común
Begonia
In Greek
European boxwood
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Buxo
Begônia
In Polish
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
Begonia
In Latin
European boxwood
Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Buxales
Cucurbitales
Family
Buxaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of English Boxwood and Begonia
Season and care of English Boxwood and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about English Boxwood and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
English Boxwood and Begonia Physical Information
English Boxwood and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of English Boxwood and Begonia are as follows:
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of English Boxwood and Begonia
Care of English Boxwood and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 English Boxwood 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.