Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
River side
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
tuberous बिगोनिया
In German
Eukalyptus
Knollenbegonie
In French
Eucalyptus
Bégonia tubéreux
In Spanish
Eucalipto
Begonia tuberosa
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
Οζώδους Begonia
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
tuberosa Begonia
In Polish
Eukaliptus
Begonia guzowate
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Morbus Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Cucurbitales
Family
Myrtaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Eucalypteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Not Available
Properties of Eucalyptus and Tuberous Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Eucalyptus and Tuberous Begonia? We provide you with everything About Eucalyptus and Tuberous Begonia. Eucalyptus doesn't have thorns and Tuberous Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Eucalyptus does not have fragrant flowers. Eucalyptus has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems and Tuberous Begonia has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Pain and fatigue and Respiratory problems. 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 Eucalyptus and Tuberous Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Tuberous Begonia
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Tuberous Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Tuberous Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Tuberous Begonia season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Eucalyptus and Tuberous Begonia Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Tuberous Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Tuberous Begonia are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
- Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Eucalyptus and Tuberous Begonia
Care of Eucalyptus and Tuberous Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Eucalyptus 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.