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About Broomsedge and Tuberous Begonia


About Tuberous Begonia and Broomsedge


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Grass   
Bulb or Corm or Tuber   

Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas   
Hybrid origin   

Types
Virginia water horehound   
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia   

Number of Varieties
Not Available   
1600   
9

Habitat
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils   
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8   
9-15   

AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
Not Available   
21,22   

Habit
Clump-Forming   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
60.96 cm   
99+
20.30 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
30.48 cm   
99+
20.30 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Salmon   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Not Available   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan, Brown   
Several shades of Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Grass like   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer, Fall   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Medium   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall   
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought   
Not Available   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings   
Seedlings, Transplanting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium   
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral   

Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
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   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Red blotch   
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Double   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Fine   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Sometimes   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies   
Not Available   

Allergy
Pollen   
Asthma   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Beautification   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Insignificant   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat   
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling   

Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant   
Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower   
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON virginicus   
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'   

Common Name
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem   
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia   

In Hindi
Broomsedge grass   
tuberous बिगोनिया   

In German
broomsedge Gras   
Knollenbegonie   

In French
broomsedge herbe   
Bégonia tubéreux   

In Spanish
hierba Broomsedge   
Begonia tuberosa   

In Greek
Broomsedge γρασίδι   
Οζώδους Begonia   

In Portuguese
Broomsedge grama   
tuberosa Begonia   

In Polish
Broomsedge trawy   
Begonia guzowate   

In Latin
Broomsedge herba   
Morbus Begonia   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Liliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Cyperales   
Cucurbitales   

Family
Poaceae   
Begoniaceae   

Genus
Andropogon   
Begonia   

Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Andropogoneae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Panicoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
1795   
11

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Properties of Broomsedge and Tuberous Begonia

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

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Season and Care of Broomsedge and Tuberous Begonia

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

Broomsedge and Tuberous Begonia Physical Information

Broomsedge and Tuberous Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm whereas Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Broomsedge and Tuberous Begonia are as follows:

Care of Broomsedge and Tuberous Begonia

Care of Broomsedge and Tuberous Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tuberous 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. In summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberous Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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