Begonia

Sugar Apple

About Begonia and Sugar Apple

Begonia

Sugar Apple

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Fruit

Origin

Caribbean, South America

Types

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

Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White

Number of Varieties

16008

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1510-13

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

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

12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.50 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Salmon

Yellow green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan

Light Green, Sea Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Green

Light Green

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

oblong or narrow-lanceolate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer

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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Container

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

Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Prune young trees into an open vase shape

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

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

Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

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

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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

Fruit Bats

Allergy

Asthma

Oral Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin

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

Diabetes, Diarrhea

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'

ANNONA squamosa

Common Name

Begonia, Richmond Begonia

Sugar Apple

In Hindi

बिगोनिया

सीताफल

In German

Begonie

Zuckerapfel

In French

Begonia

Sugar Apple

In Spanish

Begonia

Manzana de azúcar

In Greek

μπιγκόνια

ζάχαρη της Apple

In Portuguese

Begônia

Pinha

In Polish

Begonia

Cukier Jabłko

In Latin

Begonia

Sugar Apple

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales

Magnoliales

Family

Begoniaceae

Annonaceae

Genus

Begonia

Annona

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Abreae

Subfamily

Maloideae

Number of Species

1795166

1 27800

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Properties of Begonia and Sugar Apple

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

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Season and Care of Begonia and Sugar Apple

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

Begonia and Sugar Apple Physical Information

Begonia and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Sugar Apple are as follows:

Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green

Care of Begonia and Sugar Apple

Care of Begonia and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.