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About Coleus and Begonia

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1 What is
1.1 Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
1.2 Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
1.3 Origin
Eastern Asia, Malaysia
Hybrid origin
1.4 Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
1.4.1 Number of Varieties
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Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
1600
Rank: 9 (Overall)
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1.5 Habitat
gardens, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
1.6 USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-15
1.7 AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
1.8 Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1.9 Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
2 Information
2.1 Plant Size
2.1.1 Minimum Height
About American ..
30.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.1.2 Minimum Width
About Flowering..
30.00 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
30.50 cm
Rank: 100 (Overall)
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2.2 Plant Color
2.2.1 Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Salmon
2.2.2 Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
2.2.3 Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan
2.2.4 Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Red, Green
2.2.5 Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Red, Green, Purple
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
2.2.6 Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Purple
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
2.2.7 Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Green, Purple
Green
2.3 Shape
2.3.1 Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
2.4 Thorns
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3 Season
3.1 Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
3.2 Growing Conditions
3.2.1 Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
3.2.2 Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
3.2.3 Type of Soil
Damp
Loam, Sand
3.2.4 The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
3.2.5 Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
3.2.6 Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
3.2.7 Repeat Bloomer
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
28% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
3.3 Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
4 Care
4.1 Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
4.2 How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
4.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
4.4 Watering Plants
4.4.1 Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering
Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply
4.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
4.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
4.4.4 In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
4.5 Soil
4.5.1 Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
4.5.2 Soil Type
Damp
Loam, Sand
4.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
4.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
4.7 Pruning
cut main flower spike, Cut or pinch the stems
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
4.8 Fertilizers
Full-strength liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
4.9 Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Red blotch, Stem rot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
4.10 Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought
5 Facts
5.1 Flowers
88% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
88% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.1.1 Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
5.2 Fruits
5.2.1 Showy Fruit
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
35% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.2.2 Edible Fruit
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
19% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3 Fragrance
5.3.1 Fragrant Flower
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
40% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.2 Fragrant Fruit
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
12% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.3 Fragrant Leaf
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
14% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.3.4 Fragrant Bark/Stem
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
11% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.4 Showy Foliage
53% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
53% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.5 Showy Bark
15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
15% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.6 Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
5.7 Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
5.8 Evergreen
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
4% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.9 Invasive
6% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.10 Self-Sowing
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
48% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
5.11 Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
5.12 Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
6 Benefits
6.1 Uses
6.1.1 Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beautification
6.1.2 Beauty Benefits
Weightloss
Not Available
6.1.3 Edible Uses
63% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
63% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.1.4 Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover, Soil protection, soil stabilisation
Air purification
6.2 Plant Benefits
6.2.1 Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Glaucoma, High blood pressure, Liver Protection, Weight loss
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
6.2.2 Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
6.2.3 Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant
6.3 Used As Indoor Plant
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
31% Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.4 Used As Outdoor Plant
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
All Perennial Flowers Garden Plants have it !
6.5 Garden Design
Container, Groundcover, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
7 Scientific Name
7.1 Botanical Name
Plectranthus scutellarioides
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
7.2 Common Name
Coleus, Painted nettle
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
7.2.1 In Hindi
Coleus
बिगोनिया
7.2.2 In German
Buntnessel
Begonie
7.2.3 In French
Vieux garçon
Begonia
7.2.4 In Spanish
coleo
Begonia
7.2.5 In Greek
Coleus
μπιγκόνια
7.2.6 In Portuguese
cóleus
Begônia
7.2.7 In Polish
Coleus
Begonia
7.2.8 In Latin
Coleus
Begonia
8 Classification
8.1 Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
8.2 Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
8.3 Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
8.4 Order
Lamiales
Cucurbitales
8.5 Family
Lamiaceae
Begoniaceae
8.6 Genus
Coleus
Begonia
8.7 Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
8.8 Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
8.9 Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
8.10 Number of Species
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1795
Rank: 11 (Overall)
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Properties of Coleus and Begonia

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

Season and Care of Coleus and Begonia

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

Coleus and Begonia Physical Information

Coleus and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Coleus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Coleus and Begonia are as follows:

  • Coleus flower color: Not Available

  • Coleus leaf color: Green and Red, Green, Purple

  • Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon

  • Begonia leaf color: Red and Green

Care of Coleus and Begonia

Care of Coleus and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coleus pruning is done cut main flower spike and Cut or pinch the stems 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 Coleus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.