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About Barberry and Begonia


About Begonia and Barberry


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Shrub   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
China   
Hybrid origin   

Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,   
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
1600   
9

Habitat
Hillside, Woods   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available   
9-15   

AHS Heat Zone
-9999   
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
120.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow   
Pink, Salmon   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   

Fruit Color
Red   
Tan   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green   
Red, Green   

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

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

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

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

Growth Rate
Medium   
Medium   

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
Spring, Late Spring   
Indeterminate   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering   
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, 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
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads   
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
Verticillium Wilt   
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Yes   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Not Available   

Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Beautification   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems   
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance   
Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana   
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'   

Common Name
Barberry   
Begonia, Richmond Begonia   

In Hindi
Burberry   
बिगोनिया   

In German
Burberry   
Begonie   

In French
Burberry   
Begonia   

In Spanish
Burberry   
Begonia   

In Greek
Burberry   
μπιγκόνια   

In Portuguese
Burberry   
Begônia   

In Polish
kwaśnica   
Begonia   

In Latin
Barberry   
Begonia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Ranunculales   
Cucurbitales   

Family
Berberidaceae   
Begoniaceae   

Genus
Berberis   
Begonia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
1795   
11

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Properties of Barberry and Begonia

Wondering what are the properties of Barberry and Begonia? We provide you with everything About Barberry and Begonia. Barberry has thorns and Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Barberry does not have fragrant flowers. Barberry has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn and Begonia has allergic reactions like Itchiness and Stomach burn. 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 Barberry and Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Barberry and Begonia

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

Barberry and Begonia Physical Information

Barberry and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Barberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Barberry and Begonia are as follows:

Care of Barberry and Begonia

Care of Barberry and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Barberry 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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