Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Succulent
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa, South Africa
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
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
No fertilizers needed
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
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ALOE dichotoma
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Kokerboom
Quiver Tree
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
तरकश ट्री
बिगोनिया
In German
Köcherbaum
Begonie
In French
Quiver Tree
Begonia
In Spanish
Árbol de la aljaba
Begonia
In Greek
φαρέτρα Δέντρο
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Árvore do quiver
Begônia
In Polish
Quiver Drzewo
Begonia
In Latin
pharetram ligno
Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Aloaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Asphodeloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Quiver Tree and Begonia
Season and care of Quiver Tree and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Quiver Tree and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quiver Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quiver Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quiver Tree is Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Quiver Tree and Begonia Physical Information
Quiver Tree and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Quiver Tree height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Quiver Tree and Begonia are as follows:
Quiver Tree flower color: Lemon yellow
Quiver Tree leaf color: Blue Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Quiver Tree and Begonia
Care of Quiver Tree and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quiver Tree pruning is done Requires very little pruning 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 Quiver Tree 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.