Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, tropical environments
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Sky Blue, Indigo
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Orange
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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, Alkaline
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
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, Not Available
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Combats Stress, Detoxification, Immunity
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Bursera graveolens
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Common Lignum Vitae, Palo Santo
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
पालो सेंटो
बिगोनिया
In German
Palo Santo
Begonie
In French
palo santo
Begonia
In Spanish
palo santo
Begonia
In Greek
palo santo
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
palo santo
Begônia
In Polish
palo santo
Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cucurbitales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Palo Santo and Begonia
Season and care of Palo Santo and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Santo and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Santo season is Spring and Summer and Begonia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Palo Santo is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palo Santo is Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Palo Santo and Begonia Physical Information
Palo Santo and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Santo height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Palo Santo and Begonia are as follows:
Palo Santo flower color: Sky Blue and Indigo
Palo Santo leaf color: Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Palo Santo and Begonia
Care of Palo Santo and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Santo 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 Palo Santo 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.