Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tender Perennial
Origin
China
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
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
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
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
बिगोनिया
In German
Tea Olive
Begonie
In French
Tea Olive
Begonia
In Spanish
té verde oliva
Begonia
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
Begônia
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
Begonia
In Latin
Tea Olive
Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
Family
Oleaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tea Olive and Begonia
Season and care of Tea Olive and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Tea Olive and Begonia Physical Information
Tea Olive and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and Begonia are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Tea Olive and Begonia
Care of Tea Olive and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed 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 Tea Olive 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.