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About Begonia and Epidendrum

1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Tender Perennial
Epiphyte
1.3 Origin
Hybrid origin
Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Brazil
1.4 Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Diothonea, Auliza
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
About Rice Plant
1600
Rank: 9 (Overall)
Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forests, Subtropical climates, Terrestrial, Tropical regions, Wet lands
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
11-15
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
12-1
12-9
1.8 Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
1.9 Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
15.20 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
20.30 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Pink, Salmon
White, Light Green, Ivory
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green
Green, Light Green, Dark Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Linear
2.4 Thorns
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
13% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Slow
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Not Available
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Fall, Winter, Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
16% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Humidity
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Stem Planting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
4.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Not Available
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
4.8 Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, light feeding and water solubles, Water soluble fertilizers
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Spider mites, Viruses, Whiteflies
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Humidity
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
88% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
Showy
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
71% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
53% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
26% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
5.8 Evergreen
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.9 Invasive
6% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
No Epiphyte Garden Plants has it !
5.11 Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
5.12 Allergy
Asthma
Asthma
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
63% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
20% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
6.2.3 Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
77% Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
All Epiphyte Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
EPIDENDRUM ciliare
7.2 Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Epidendrum, Fringed Star Orchid
7.2.1 In Hindi
बिगोनिया
Epidendrum
7.2.2 In German
Begonie
Epidendrum
7.2.3 In French
Begonia
Epidendrum
7.2.4 In Spanish
Begonia
Epidendrum
7.2.5 In Greek
μπιγκόνια
Epidendrum
7.2.6 In Portuguese
Begônia
Epidendrum
7.2.7 In Polish
Begonia
Epidendrum
7.2.8 In Latin
Begonia
Epidendrum
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
8.4 Order
Cucurbitales
Asparagales
8.5 Family
Begoniaceae
Orchidaceae
8.6 Genus
Begonia
Coilostylis
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Epidendreae
8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Epidendroideae
8.10 Number of Species
About Orchid
1795
Rank: 11 (Overall)
1500
Rank: 14 (Overall)
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Properties of Begonia and Epidendrum

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

Season and Care of Begonia and Epidendrum

Season and care of Begonia and Epidendrum is important to know. While considering everything about Begonia and Epidendrum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Epidendrum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Begonia is Loam, Sand and for Epidendrum is Not Available while the PH of soil for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Epidendrum is Acidic, Neutral.

Begonia and Epidendrum Physical Information

Begonia and Epidendrum physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Epidendrum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Epidendrum are as follows:

  • Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon

  • Begonia leaf color: Red and Green

  • Epidendrum flower color: White, Light Green and Ivory

  • Epidendrum leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green

Care of Begonia and Epidendrum

Care of Begonia and Epidendrum 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 Epidendrum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Epidendrum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.