Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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, Don't use high pH fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
tuberous बिगोनिया
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Knollenbegonie
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Bégonia tubéreux
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
Begonia tuberosa
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
Οζώδους Begonia
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
tuberosa Begonia
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Begonia guzowate
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Morbus Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Cucurbitales
Family
Acanthaceae
Begoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Justicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Tuberous Begonia
Season and care of Malabar nut and Tuberous Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Tuberous Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tuberous Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar nut and Tuberous Begonia Physical Information
Malabar nut and Tuberous Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Tuberous Begonia are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
- Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar nut and Tuberous Begonia
Care of Malabar nut and Tuberous Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Malabar nut 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.