Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Swamps
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
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, Dark 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
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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
Prune back the growing tips, Prune to stimulate growth, 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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer, Mites, Nematodes, Psyllids
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Buxus microphylla
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Korean boxwood
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Korean Boxwood
बिगोनिया
In German
Koreanisch Boxwood
Begonie
In French
Boxwood coréenne
Begonia
In Spanish
Buxus microphylla
Begonia
In Greek
Κορέας Πυξάρι
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Boxwood coreana
Begônia
In Polish
Koreański Bukszpan
Begonia
In Latin
Korean 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 Korean Boxwood and Begonia
Season and care of Korean Boxwood and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Korean Boxwood and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Korean Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Korean Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Korean Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Korean Boxwood and Begonia Physical Information
Korean Boxwood and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Korean Boxwood height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Korean Boxwood and Begonia are as follows:
Korean Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
Korean Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Korean Boxwood and Begonia
Care of Korean Boxwood and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Korean Boxwood pruning is done Prune back the growing tips, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Korean 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.