Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Western United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Peach, Pink
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Shape
Cylindrical
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in Furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Fat Albert Spruce
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
बिगोनिया
In German
Fat Albert Spruce
Begonie
In French
Fat Albert Spruce
Begonia
In Spanish
Fat Albert Spruce
Begonia
In Greek
Fat Albert έλατο
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Fat Albert Spruce
Begônia
In Polish
Fat Albert Świerk
Begonia
In Latin
Fat Albert Spruce
Begonia
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Cucurbitales
Family
Pinaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Piceoideae Frankis
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Begonia
Season and care of Fat Albert Spruce and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Fat Albert Spruce and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fat Albert Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Fat Albert Spruce and Begonia Physical Information
Fat Albert Spruce and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Fat Albert Spruce and Begonia are as follows:
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Begonia
Care of Fat Albert Spruce and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fat Albert Spruce 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 Fat Albert 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.