Begonia

Borage

About Begonia and Borage

Begonia

Borage

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Herbs

Origin

Europe

Types

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

Number of Varieties

160015

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Pastures, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-15-9999

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm45.70 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm30.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Salmon

Blue

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Bronze

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial 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

Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

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

Japanese Beetles

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

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Allergy

Asthma

belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used for its medicinal properties

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, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'

BORAGO officinalis

Common Name

Begonia, Richmond Begonia

Borage, starflower

In Hindi

बिगोनिया

Borage

In German

Begonie

Borretsch

In French

Begonia

Bourrache

In Spanish

Begonia

borraja

In Greek

μπιγκόνια

Borage

In Portuguese

Begônia

Borragem

In Polish

Begonia

Ogórecznik

In Latin

Begonia

borage

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales

Lamiales

Family

Begoniaceae

Boraginaceae

Genus

Begonia

Borago

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1795150

1 27800

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Properties of Begonia and Borage

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

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Season and Care of Begonia and Borage

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

Begonia and Borage Physical Information

Begonia and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Borage are as follows:

Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Borage flower color: Blue
Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Begonia and Borage

Care of Begonia and Borage 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 Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.