Begonia

Lemon

About Begonia and Lemon

Begonia

Lemon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

Asia

Types

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

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron

Number of Varieties

160050

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-159-12

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm120.00 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Salmon

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Yellow, Lemon yellow

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

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container, 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 the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

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

Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil

Pests and Diseases

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

Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Drought and Salt

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

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item

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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'

CITRUS limon

Common Name

Begonia, Richmond Begonia

Lemon

In Hindi

बिगोनिया

नींबू

In German

Begonie

Citrone or Limone or Zitrone

In French

Begonia

Citron or Citronnier

In Spanish

Begonia

Limón or Limonero

In Greek

μπιγκόνια

Λεμόνι [Lemóni]

In Portuguese

Begônia

Limão

In Polish

Begonia

Cytrynowy

In Latin

Begonia

Limon

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales

Sapindales

Family

Begoniaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Begonia

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

179550

1 27800

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Properties of Begonia and Lemon

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

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Season and Care of Begonia and Lemon

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

Begonia and Lemon Physical Information

Begonia and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Lemon are as follows:

Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green

Care of Begonia and Lemon

Care of Begonia and Lemon 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 Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, 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 Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.