Begonia

Strawflower

About Begonia and Strawflower

Begonia

Strawflower

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Flowering Plants, Herbs

Origin

Australia

Types

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

Xerochrysum bracteatum

Number of Varieties

160050

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Terrestrial

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1510-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12 - 3

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm30.50 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Salmon

Orange, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Bronze

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

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

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Well-aerated

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Loam, Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full 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

General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Single, Double

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Showy Purposes, Water gardening

Beauty Benefits

Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'

XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'

Common Name

Begonia, Richmond Begonia

Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower

In Hindi

बिगोनिया

strawflower

In German

Begonie

Strohblume

In French

Begonia

strawflower

In Spanish

Begonia

strawflower

In Greek

μπιγκόνια

strawflower

In Portuguese

Begônia

strawflower

In Polish

Begonia

strawflower

In Latin

Begonia

strawflower

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales

Asterales

Family

Begoniaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Begonia

Xerochrysum

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Gnaphalieae

Subfamily

Asteroideae

Number of Species

17957

1 27800

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Properties of Begonia and Strawflower

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

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Season and Care of Begonia and Strawflower

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

Begonia and Strawflower Physical Information

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

Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Begonia and Strawflower

Care of Begonia and Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.