Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Southern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
open Woodlands, Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle 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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Moisture, Shade areas
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Moisture, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Anxiety, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Stress
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cramps, Insect Bites, Itching, Joint pain, Muscle Pain, Rheumatism
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Inner Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Traditional medicine, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABIES alba
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Silver Fir, European Silver Fir
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Silver Fir
बिगोनिया
In German
Weißtanne
Begonie
In French
Argent sapin
Begonia
In Spanish
abeto blanco
Begonia
In Greek
ελάτης
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
prata Fir
Begônia
In Polish
srebrna Jodła
Begonia
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Cucurbitales
Family
Pinaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Silver Fir and Begonia
Season and care of Silver Fir and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Fir and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silver Fir is Clay, Loam and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Fir and Begonia Physical Information
Silver Fir and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Fir height is 2,440.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Silver Fir and Begonia are as follows:
Silver Fir flower color: Not Available
Silver Fir leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Silver Fir and Begonia
Care of Silver Fir and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Fir 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 Silver Fir 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.