Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Palm or Cycad
Tender Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Islands, limestone outcrops, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Ivory
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange Red
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Yellow green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
feather-shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, 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
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 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
Red blotch
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
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinitis
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Malaria, Metabolic disorders
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Tree trunks
Whole plant
Other Uses
Biodiesel, Wax
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYOPHORBE verschaffeltii
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Spindle Palm
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
Spindle Palm
बिगोनिया
In German
Spindelpalme
Begonie
In French
Palmiste marron
Begonia
In Spanish
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Begonia
In Greek
Spindle Palm
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Spindle Palm
Begônia
In Polish
Hyophorbe verschaffeltii
Begonia
In Latin
Spindle Palm
Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Cucurbitales
Family
Arecaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Spindle Palm and Begonia
Season and care of Spindle Palm and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Spindle Palm and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spindle Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Spindle Palm is Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Spindle Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Spindle Palm and Begonia Physical Information
Spindle Palm and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Spindle Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Spindle Palm and Begonia are as follows:
Spindle Palm flower color: Orange and Ivory
Spindle Palm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Spindle Palm and Begonia
Care of Spindle Palm and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spindle Palm 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 Spindle Palm 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.