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About Slash Pine and Begonia


About Begonia and Slash Pine


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Southeastern United States   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa   
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia   

Number of Varieties
2   
99+
1600   
9

Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11   
9-15   

AHS Heat Zone
12-8   
12-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Upright/Erect   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
2,290.00 cm   
17
30.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
1,070.00 cm   
19
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow   
Pink, Salmon   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Brown   
Tan   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Red, Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Green   
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Red, Dark Green, Bronze   

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Needle like   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established   
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full 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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects   
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot   

Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
None   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels   
Not Available   

Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Not Available   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism   
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling   

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction   
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   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii   
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'   

Common Name
slash pine   
Begonia, Richmond Begonia   

In Hindi
स्लेश पाइन   
बिगोनिया   

In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer   
Begonie   

In French
slash pine   
Begonia   

In Spanish
pino slash   
Begonia   

In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης   
μπιγκόνια   

In Portuguese
pinho barra   
Begônia   

In Polish
sosny ukośnik   
Begonia   

In Latin
VULNUS pinus   
Begonia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Coniferophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Pinopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Pinales   
Cucurbitales   

Family
Pinaceae   
Begoniaceae   

Genus
Pinus   
Begonia   

Clade
Not Available   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
126   
99+
1795   
11

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Properties of Slash Pine and Begonia

Wondering what are the properties of Slash Pine and Begonia? We provide you with everything About Slash Pine and Begonia. Slash Pine doesn't have thorns and Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Slash Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Slash Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin irritation and Begonia has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Slash Pine and Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Slash Pine and Begonia

Season and care of Slash Pine and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.

Slash Pine and Begonia Physical Information

Slash Pine and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Begonia are as follows:

Care of Slash Pine and Begonia

Care of Slash Pine and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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.

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