Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Firesticks, Old Man's Beard
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Desert, Hilly upland habitat, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red, Red orange
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Yellow green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Light Green, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
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
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs good drainage, 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
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 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
Not Available, Red blotch
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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Numb Lips
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Antitumor, Cough, Ear ache
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Branch, Latex, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA tirucalli
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
aveloz, firestick plants, Indian tree spurge, naked lady, pencil tree, pencil cactus, sticks on fire, milk bush, Euphorbia tirucalli
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Sher-kandvel
बिगोनिया
In German
Bleistiftstrauch
Begonie
In Spanish
Pencil Plant
Begonia
In Greek
Aveloz
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
avelós
Begônia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Pencil Plant and Begonia
Season and care of Pencil Plant and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Pencil Plant and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pencil Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pencil Plant is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pencil Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Pencil Plant and Begonia Physical Information
Pencil Plant and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Pencil Plant 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 Pencil Plant and Begonia are as follows:
Pencil Plant flower color: Yellow
Pencil Plant leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Pencil Plant and Begonia
Care of Pencil Plant and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pencil Plant 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 Pencil Plant 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.