Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Phormium tenax,Phormium cookianum
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Cliffs, Mountain Slopes
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Pink
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow, Green, Pink
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Pink
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Sword-like
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
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
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 Leaf
Insignificant
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Anaesthesia
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Burns, Skin irritation
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Container
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHORMIUM 'Apricot Queen'
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
New Zealand Flax
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
New Zealand flax
बिगोनिया
In German
Neuseeländer Flachs
Begonie
In French
lin de Nouvelle-Zélande
Begonia
In Spanish
New Zealand flax
Begonia
In Greek
New Zealand flax
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
espadana, linho-da-Nova-Zelândia
Begônia
In Polish
Nowa Zelandia lnu
Begonia
In Latin
New Zealand flax
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Cucurbitales
Family
Agavaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of New Zealand Flax and Begonia
Season and care of New Zealand Flax and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about New Zealand Flax and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. New Zealand Flax season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for New Zealand Flax is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for New Zealand Flax is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
New Zealand Flax and Begonia Physical Information
New Zealand Flax and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. New Zealand Flax height is 121.00 cm and width 121.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of New Zealand Flax and Begonia are as follows:
New Zealand Flax flower color: Orange
New Zealand Flax leaf color: Yellow, Green and Pink
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of New Zealand Flax and Begonia
Care of New Zealand Flax and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. New Zealand Flax 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 New Zealand Flax 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.