Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Madagascar
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Delonix regia var. flavida Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehle
Delonix regia var. genuina Stehlé
  
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
  
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Shaded sites, Woodlands
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
  
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Orange Red
  
Pink, Salmon
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Brown
  
Tan
  
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
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Reduce watering in winter
  
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed
  
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
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
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
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Pods, Sap
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Gum, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
DELONIX regia
  
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
  
Common Name
Flamboyant Tree, Flame Tree, Royal Poinciana
  
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
  
In Hindi
चमकीला
  
बिगोनिया
  
In German
Flamboyant
  
Begonie
  
In French
Flamboyant
  
Begonia
  
In Spanish
Extravagante
  
Begonia
  
In Greek
Επιδεικτικός
  
μπιγκόνια
  
In Portuguese
extravagante
  
Begônia
  
In Polish
Kwiecisty
  
Begonia
  
In Latin
flamboyant
  
Begonia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Begoniaceae
  
Genus
Delonix
  
Begonia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Flamboyant Tree and Begonia
Season and care of Flamboyant Tree and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Flamboyant Tree and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Flamboyant Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Begonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Flamboyant Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Flamboyant Tree and Begonia Physical Information
Flamboyant Tree and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Flamboyant Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Flamboyant Tree and Begonia are as follows:
Flamboyant Tree flower color: Red and Orange Red
Flamboyant Tree leaf color: Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Begonia
Care of Flamboyant Tree and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Flamboyant Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed 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 Flamboyant Tree 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.