Begonia

Bilimbi

About Begonia and Bilimbi

Begonia

Bilimbi

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

Types

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia

Number of Varieties

16002

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

moist forests, Mountains

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-154-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9-2

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm38.10 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Salmon

Purple, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Bronze

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Late Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply

Needs very little water

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

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

cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Compost

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot

Nematodes, Red blotch, Trunk Rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers

Allergy

Asthma

Itchiness, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'

Averrhoa bilimbi

Common Name

Begonia, Richmond Begonia

Bilimbi, Mimbro

In Hindi

बिगोनिया

Bilimbi

In German

Begonie

bilimbi

In French

Begonia

bilimbi

In Spanish

Begonia

bilimbi

In Greek

μπιγκόνια

bilimbi

In Portuguese

Begônia

bilimbi

In Polish

Begonia

bilimbi

In Latin

Begonia

Rondo Beardtongue

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales

Oxalidales

Family

Begoniaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Begonia

Averrhoa

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

179512

1 27800

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Properties of Begonia and Bilimbi

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

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Season and Care of Begonia and Bilimbi

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

Begonia and Bilimbi Physical Information

Begonia and Bilimbi physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bilimbi height is 38.10 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Bilimbi are as follows:

Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Bilimbi flower color: Purple, Pink and Lavender
Bilimbi leaf color: Green

Care of Begonia and Bilimbi

Care of Begonia and Bilimbi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Bilimbi pruning is done cut main trunk every 5 years, Prune after flowering, Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bilimbi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.