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About Begonia and Pelargonium

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial

Origin

-
-

Types

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Zonal Geranium, Ivy Geranium, Regal Geranium, Scented Geranium

Number of Varieties

160020
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1510-15
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
-

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 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 cm25.40 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.50 cm30.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Salmon
Hot Pink, Coral

Flower Color Modifier

-
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan
-

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
Acicular

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Root Division, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
Do not water excessively

In Summer

Lots of watering
Moderate

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

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

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Heat And Humidity

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

-
-

Allergy

Asthma
-

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
Moisturizing, Skin cleanser

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Showy Purposes, Used as a nutritious food item

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
PELARGONIUM 'Balgalpipn'

Common Name

Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Hybrid Ivy-leaved Geranium, Zonal Geranium

In Hindi

बिगोनिया
Pelargonium

In German

Begonie
Pelargonium

In French

Begonia
Pelargonium

In Spanish

Begonia
Pelargonium

In Greek

μπιγκόνια
Pelargonium

In Portuguese

Begônia
pelargônio

In Polish

Begonia
Pelargonium

In Latin

Begonia
Pelargonium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales
Geraniales

Family

Begoniaceae
Geraniaceae

Genus

Begonia
Pelargonium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
-

Subfamily

-
-

Number of Species

1795200
1 27800
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Properties of Begonia and Pelargonium

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

Season and Care of Begonia and Pelargonium

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

Begonia and Pelargonium Physical Information

Begonia and Pelargonium physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Pelargonium height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Pelargonium are as follows:

  • Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon

  • Begonia leaf color: Red and Green

  • Pelargonium flower color: Hot Pink and Coral

  • Pelargonium leaf color: Green

Care of Begonia and Pelargonium

Care of Begonia and Pelargonium 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 Pelargonium pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Pelargonium needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.