Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southwest Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Marshy ground, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Marshy ground, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
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, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Unknown
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Mealybugs, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Nerium
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
ओलियंडर
बिगोनिया
In German
Oleander
Begonie
In French
laurier-rose
Begonia
In Spanish
Adelfa
Begonia
In Greek
Πικροδάφνη
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
oleandro
Begônia
In Polish
Oleander
Begonia
In Latin
Cleander
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Cucurbitales
Family
Apocynaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Wrightieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oleander and Begonia
Season and care of Oleander and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Oleander and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oleander season is Fall and Spring and Begonia season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Oleander is Marshy ground, Well drained and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Oleander and Begonia Physical Information
Oleander and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Oleander and Begonia are as follows:
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Oleander and Begonia
Care of Oleander and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots 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 Oleander 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.