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About Begonia and Viburnum


About Viburnum and Begonia


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Tender Perennial   
Broadleaf Evergreen   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
Hybrid origin   

Types
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia   
Viburnum betulifolium Viburnum dentatum Viburnum edule Viburnum farreri Viburnum dilatatum   

Number of Varieties
1600   
9
30   
99+

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   
Swamps   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12-1   
Not Available   

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

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Oval or Rounded   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
30.50 cm   
99+
240.00 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.50 cm   
99+
180.00 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Salmon   
White, Pink, Light Pink   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Tan   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Green   
Dark Green   

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

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

Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Gray Green, Dark Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped   
Lanceolate   

Thorns
No   
No   

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   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Indeterminate   
Spring, Late Spring   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting   
Rooted stem cutting, 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 frequently, Needs very little water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

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   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Yes   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Medium   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
No   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Aphids, Mites   

Allergy
Asthma   
Not Available   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification   
Not Available   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

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

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant   
Fruits   

Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant   
Not Available   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'   
VIBURNUM 'Pragense'   

Common Name
Begonia, Richmond Begonia   
Withe Rod Appalachian Tea Witherod Viburnum Witherod   

In Hindi
बिगोनिया   
Viburnum   

In German
Begonie   
Viburnum   

In French
Begonia   
Viorne   

In Spanish
Begonia   
Viburnum   

In Greek
μπιγκόνια   
Είδος αιγοκλήματος   

In Portuguese
Begônia   
viburno   

In Polish
Begonia   
Kalina   

In Latin
Begonia   
Viburnum   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Tracheophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Cucurbitales   
Dipsacales   

Family
Begoniaceae   
Caprifoliaceae   

Genus
Begonia   
Viburnum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
1795   
11
175   
99+

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Properties of Begonia and Viburnum

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

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Season and Care of Begonia and Viburnum

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

Begonia and Viburnum Physical Information

Begonia and Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Viburnum height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Viburnum are as follows:

Care of Begonia and Viburnum

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

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