Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, Open areas, Terrestrial
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive, Blue Violet
Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Get enough water whenever the soil is dry, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Armored scales, Crown rot, Slugs
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Stimulates new cell growth
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
MUSCARI
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
Common Name
Grape Hyacinth
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
In Hindi
अंगूर जलकुंभी
tuberous बिगोनिया
In German
Traubenhyazinthen
Knollenbegonie
In French
Muscari
Bégonia tubéreux
In Spanish
Muscari
Begonia tuberosa
In Greek
grape hyacinth
Οζώδους Begonia
In Portuguese
Muscari
tuberosa Begonia
In Polish
Szafirek
Begonia guzowate
In Latin
Muscari
Morbus Begonia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Cucurbitales
Family
Asparagaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Scilloideae
Not Available
Properties of Grape Hyacinth and Tuberous Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Grape Hyacinth and Tuberous Begonia? We provide you with everything About Grape Hyacinth and Tuberous Begonia. Grape Hyacinth doesn't have thorns and Tuberous Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Grape Hyacinth does not have fragrant flowers. Grape Hyacinth has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Tuberous Begonia has allergic reactions like Diarrhea, Itchiness, Skin irritation, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Grape Hyacinth and Tuberous Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Grape Hyacinth and Tuberous Begonia
Season and care of Grape Hyacinth and Tuberous Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Grape Hyacinth and Tuberous Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grape Hyacinth season is Not Available and Tuberous Begonia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Grape Hyacinth is Not Available and for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grape Hyacinth is Not Available and for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Grape Hyacinth and Tuberous Begonia Physical Information
Grape Hyacinth and Tuberous Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Grape Hyacinth height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Grape Hyacinth and Tuberous Begonia are as follows:
Grape Hyacinth flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Pink, Olive and Blue Violet
Grape Hyacinth leaf color: Not Available
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
- Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Grape Hyacinth and Tuberous Begonia
Care of Grape Hyacinth and Tuberous Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grape Hyacinth 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 Grape Hyacinth 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.