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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tender Perennial  
Grass  

Origin
-  
China  

Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia  
Bambusoideae  

Number of Varieties
1600  
11
30  
99+

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
Dry Forest, hedge rows, open Woodlands, Shady Edge  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15  
8-15  

AHS Heat Zone
12-1  
12 - 1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Upright/Erect  
Clump-Forming  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm  
99+
460.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm  
99+
50.00 cm  

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Salmon  
-  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Tan  
-  

Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green  
Light Green, Dark Green  

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

Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze  
Light Green, Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Green  
Light Green, Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped  
digitate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Average  

Bloom Time
Indeterminate  
-  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
-  
Drought  

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot  
Container, Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting  
Budding, From Rhizomes, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply  
Average Water Needs  

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, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Average  

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
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, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot  
Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Cold climate, Drought, Heat Tolerance, Wet Site  

Facts

Flowers
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
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
-  
Butterflies  

Allergy
Asthma  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, Food for insects, Wildlife  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Stem, Tree trunks  

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant  
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry  

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes  
No  

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes  
Yes  

Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'  
BAMBUSA multiplex  

Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia  
Clumping Bamboo, Hedge Bamboo  

In Hindi
बिगोनिया  
हेगड़े बांस  

In German
Begonie  
Hedge Bambus  

In French
Begonia  
Bamboo Hedge  

In Spanish
Begonia  
bambú de cobertura  

In Greek
μπιγκόνια  
hedge Μπαμπού  

In Portuguese
Begônia  
Bamboo Hedge  

In Polish
Begonia  
Żywopłoty Bamboo  

In Latin
Begonia  
Sepi Bamboo  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Order
Cucurbitales  
Cyperales  

Family
Begoniaceae  
Poaceae  

Genus
Begonia  
Bambusa  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  

Tribe
-  
Bambuseae  

Subfamily
-  
Bambusoideae  

Number of Species
1795  
15
1200  
22

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Difference Between Begonia and Hedge Bamboo

If you are confused whether Begonia or Hedge Bamboo are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Begonia and Hedge Bamboo Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Begonia are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Hedge Bamboo fertilizers required are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Begonia and Hedge Bamboo if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Begonia and Hedge Bamboo

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Begonia and Hedge Bamboo. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Begonia and Hedge Bamboo as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Begonia is Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula and Swelling whereas of Hedge Bamboo is . Begonia has beauty benefits as follows: while Hedge Bamboo has beauty benefits as follows: .

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