Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-4
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
5-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
  
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Pink, Salmon
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Blue Green
  
Red, Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Blue Green
  
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold
  
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, 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
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
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
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Aphids, Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
  
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
  
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
LARIX laricina
  
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
  
Common Name
Tamarack
  
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
  
In Hindi
टैमेरैक
  
बिगोनिया
  
In German
tamarack
  
Begonie
  
In French
tamarack
  
Begonia
  
In Spanish
tamarack
  
Begonia
  
In Greek
Tamarack
  
μπιγκόνια
  
In Portuguese
Tamarack
  
Begônia
  
In Polish
Tamarack
  
Begonia
  
In Latin
Tamarack
  
Begonia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Pinaceae
  
Begoniaceae
  
Genus
Larix
  
Begonia
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Tamarack and Begonia
Season and care of Tamarack and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarack and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarack season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Tamarack and Begonia Physical Information
Tamarack and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tamarack and Begonia are as follows:
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Tamarack and Begonia
Care of Tamarack and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarack pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Tamarack 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.