Begonia

Viola

About Begonia and Viola

Begonia

Viola

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tender Perennial

Shrubs

Origin

World/Pandemic

Types

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

Viola sororia, Viola odorata, Viola tricolor

Number of Varieties

1600500

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-15-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-1

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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 cm15.20 cm

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm12.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Salmon

White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue, Lavender

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

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot

Ground, Pot

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

Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Shade, Partial shade, 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

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch

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

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification

Beauty Benefits

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-oxidant, Asthma, Dermatitis

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Flowers

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant

Culinary use, Making Perfumes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical

Feature Plant

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'

VIOLA 'Gem Plum Antique'

Common Name

Begonia, Richmond Begonia

Viola

In Hindi

बिगोनिया

Viola

In German

Begonie

Viola

In French

Begonia

Alto

In Spanish

Begonia

Viola

In Greek

μπιγκόνια

Βιόλα

In Portuguese

Begônia

Viola

In Polish

Begonia

Altówka

In Latin

Begonia

Viola

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Cucurbitales

Malpighiales

Family

Begoniaceae

Violaceae

Genus

Begonia

Viola

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Violoideae

Number of Species

1795600

1 27800

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Properties of Begonia and Viola

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

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Season and Care of Begonia and Viola

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

Begonia and Viola Physical Information

Begonia and Viola physical information is very important for comparison. Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Viola height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Begonia and Viola are as follows:

Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Viola flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Blue, Purple, Orange, Gold, Light Blue and Lavender
Viola leaf color: Green

Care of Begonia and Viola

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