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About Begonia and Hayscented Fern


About Hayscented Fern and Begonia


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Fern   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada   

Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia   
Not available   

Number of Varieties
1600   
9
Not Available   

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   
Damp Places, open Woodlands, Rocky areas   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15   
3-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Thicket/Colonizing   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm   
99+
38.10 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm   
99+
90.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Salmon   
Non Flowering Plant   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Tan   
Non Flowering Plant   

Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green   
Light Green, Yellow green   

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

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

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Lanceolate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

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

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Shade, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Not Available   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Spores   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

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

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Shade, 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   
No pruning needed   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot   
No serious insect or disease problems   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Full Sun, Rabbit, Shade areas, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
None   

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   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Not Available   
Wildlife   

Allergy
Asthma   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Not Available   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Used to establish native woodland, Wild areas   

Plant Benefits
  
  

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

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Leaves   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Grown for shade, Making Perfumes   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Container, Groundcover   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'   
DENNSTAEDTIA punctilobula   

Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia   
Hayscented Fern   

In Hindi
बिगोनिया   
Hayscented Fern   

In German
Begonie   
Hayscented Fern   

In French
Begonia   
Hayscented Fern   

In Spanish
Begonia   
Hayscented helecho   

In Greek
μπιγκόνια   
Hayscented Fern   

In Portuguese
Begônia   
Hayscented Fern   

In Polish
Begonia   
Hayscented Fern   

In Latin
Begonia   
Fern Hayscented   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Pteridophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Filicopsida   

Order
Cucurbitales   
Polypodiales   

Family
Begoniaceae   
Dennstaedtiaceae   

Genus
Begonia   
Dennstaedtia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Not Available   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
1795   
11
59   
99+

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Properties of Begonia and Hayscented Fern

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

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Season and Care of Begonia and Hayscented Fern

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

Begonia and Hayscented Fern Physical Information

Begonia and Hayscented Fern physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Hayscented Fern height is 38.10 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Hayscented Fern are as follows:

Care of Begonia and Hayscented Fern

Care of Begonia and Hayscented Fern 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 Hayscented Fern pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hayscented Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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