Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fern
Tender Perennial
Origin
North America, Caribbean, Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, By seashore, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, Swamps
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Pink, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Spores
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, coma, Eye irritation, weakness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Edible, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSMUNDA cinnamomea
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
Common Name
Cinnamon Fern
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
In Hindi
दालचीनी फर्न
बिगोनिया
In German
Zimt Farn
Begonie
In French
Cinnamon Fern
Begonia
In Spanish
helecho canela
Begonia
In Greek
κανέλα Fern
μπιγκόνια
In Portuguese
Cinnamon Fern
Begônia
In Polish
Cynamon Fern
Begonia
In Latin
Fern cinnamomum
Begonia
Phylum
Pteridophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Polypodiopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Osmundales
Cucurbitales
Family
Osmundaceae
Begoniaceae
Genus
Osmundastrum
Begonia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Apameini
Not Available
Subfamily
Noctuinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cinnamon Fern and Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Cinnamon Fern and Begonia? We provide you with everything About Cinnamon Fern and Begonia. Cinnamon Fern doesn't have thorns and Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Cinnamon Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Cinnamon Fern has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, coma, Eye irritation and weakness and Begonia has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy, coma, Eye irritation and weakness. 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 Cinnamon Fern and Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cinnamon Fern and Begonia
Season and care of Cinnamon Fern and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Cinnamon Fern and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cinnamon Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Begonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cinnamon Fern is Loam and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cinnamon Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Cinnamon Fern and Begonia Physical Information
Cinnamon Fern and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Cinnamon Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cinnamon Fern and Begonia are as follows:
Cinnamon Fern flower color: Yellow Brown
Cinnamon Fern leaf color: Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Cinnamon Fern and Begonia
Care of Cinnamon Fern and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cinnamon Fern pruning is done In late autumn and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and 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 Cinnamon Fern needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.