Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Hiamalayas
Hybrid origin
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Forest margins, Hillside, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow, Yellow green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Light
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, 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
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Light
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth, 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
Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Mushroom root rot, Powdery mildew
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
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Not Available
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
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
Hydrangea
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
Common Name
Hydrangea or hortensia
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
In Hindi
Hydrangea
tuberous बिगोनिया
In German
Hortensie
Knollenbegonie
In French
Hortensia
Bégonia tubéreux
In Spanish
Hortensia
Begonia tuberosa
In Greek
υδραγεία
Οζώδους Begonia
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
tuberosa Begonia
In Polish
Hortensja
Begonia guzowate
In Latin
Hibiscus
Morbus Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Cucurbitales
Family
Hydrangeaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Hydrangea and Tuberous Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Hydrangea and Tuberous Begonia? We provide you with everything About Hydrangea and Tuberous Begonia. Hydrangea doesn't have thorns and Tuberous Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Hydrangea does not have fragrant flowers. Hydrangea has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Tuberous Begonia has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea 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 Hydrangea and Tuberous Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hydrangea and Tuberous Begonia
Season and care of Hydrangea and Tuberous Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Hydrangea and Tuberous Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hydrangea season is Early Spring and Late Autumn and Tuberous Begonia season is Early Spring and Late Autumn. The type of soil for Hydrangea is Light and for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hydrangea is Acidic and for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Hydrangea and Tuberous Begonia Physical Information
Hydrangea and Tuberous Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Hydrangea height is 4.92 cm and width 11.00 cm whereas Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Hydrangea and Tuberous Begonia are as follows:
Hydrangea flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Hydrangea leaf color: Green
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
- Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Hydrangea and Tuberous Begonia
Care of Hydrangea and Tuberous Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hydrangea pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune lower leaves, Prune to stimulate growth 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 Hydrangea 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.