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About Begonia and Petunia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual

Type

Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

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South America

Types

'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias

Number of Varieties

1600118
0 40000
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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-159-10
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-1
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Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
not provided

Habit

Upright/Erect
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Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm5.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

30.50 cm2.50 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Salmon
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

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-

Fruit Color

Tan
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Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green
Golden 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
Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped
Ovate

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Fall, Spring, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Pollution

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
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, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

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
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
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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

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Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used

Whole plant
Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Petunia

Common Name

Begonia, Richmond Begonia
Petunia

In Hindi

बिगोनिया
Petunia

In German

Begonie
Petunie

In French

Begonia
Pétunia

In Spanish

Begonia
Petunia

In Greek

μπιγκόνια
πετούνια

In Portuguese

Begônia
Petúnia

In Polish

Begonia
Petunia

In Latin

Begonia
Petunia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales
Solanales

Family

Begoniaceae
Solanaceae

Genus

Begonia
Petunia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

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Petunioideae

Number of Species

179535
1 27800
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Properties of Begonia and Petunia

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

Season and Care of Begonia and Petunia

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

Begonia and Petunia Physical Information

Begonia and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Petunia are as follows:

  • Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon

  • Begonia leaf color: Red and Green

  • Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow

  • Petunia leaf color: Golden Green

Care of Begonia and Petunia

Care of Begonia and Petunia 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 Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.