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About Begonia and Moneyplant


About Moneyplant and Begonia


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Vines   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Australia, China, India, Japan   

Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia   
Marble Queen, species itself, Neon, all-green   

Number of Varieties
1600   
9
4   
99+

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   
Humid climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15   
10-11   

AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
12-10   

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

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Prostrate/Trailing   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm   
99+
Not Available   

Minimum Width
30.50 cm   
99+
60.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Salmon   
White   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Applicable   

Fruit Color
Tan   
Yellow Brown   

Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green   
Yellow   

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

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

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Ovate   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
All year   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loamy   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Light   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Mid Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Dry soil, Shade areas, Sun   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Seedlings, Stem Planting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply   
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Less Watering   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   

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   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot   
Mealybugs, Mites, Scale   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Not Available   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
Yes   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Insects   

Allergy
Asthma   
no allergic reactions   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for insects, Provides ground cover   

Plant Benefits
  
  

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

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Stem   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
NA   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'   
Epipremnum aureum   

Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia   
Hunter's robe, Money plant   

In Hindi
बिगोनिया   
मनी प्लांट   

In German
Begonie   
Geld-Anlage   

In French
Begonia   
usine de l'argent   

In Spanish
Begonia   
planta de dinero   

In Greek
μπιγκόνια   
φυτό χρήματα   

In Portuguese
Begônia   
planta de dinheiro   

In Polish
Begonia   
pieniądze roślin   

In Latin
Begonia   
pecuniam herba   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Cucurbitales   
Alismatales   

Family
Begoniaceae   
Brassicaceae   

Genus
Begonia   
Epipremnum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Monocots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Monstereae   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Monsteroideae   

Number of Species
1795   
11
15   
99+

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Properties of Begonia and Moneyplant

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

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Season and Care of Begonia and Moneyplant

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

Begonia and Moneyplant Physical Information

Begonia and Moneyplant physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Moneyplant height is Not Available and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Moneyplant are as follows:

Care of Begonia and Moneyplant

Care of Begonia and Moneyplant 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 Moneyplant pruning is done 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 Moneyplant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Less Watering.

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