Life Span
Annual and Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Tender Perennial
  
Origin
Central Asia, Western Asia
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Temperate Regions
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
12-1
  
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
  
Pink, Salmon
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
  
Red, Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Red, Green, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
  
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Slow
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads
  
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
Scale
  
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Pneumonia, Ulcers
  
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
  
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CYDONIA oblonga
  
BEGONIA 'Richmondensis'
  
Common Name
Quince
  
Begonia, Richmond Begonia
  
In Hindi
श्रीफल
  
बिगोनिया
  
In German
Quitte
  
Begonie
  
In French
Coing
  
Begonia
  
In Spanish
Membrillo
  
Begonia
  
In Greek
Κυδώνι
  
μπιγκόνια
  
In Portuguese
Marmelo
  
Begônia
  
In Polish
Pigwa
  
Begonia
  
In Latin
Quince
  
Begonia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Begoniaceae
  
Genus
Cydonia
  
Begonia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Maleae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Quince and Begonia
Season and care of Quince and Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Quince and Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quince season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Begonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Quince is Clay, Loam and for Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quince is Acidic, Neutral and for Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Quince and Begonia Physical Information
Quince and Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Quince height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Begonia height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Quince and Begonia are as follows:
Quince flower color: White and Light Pink
Quince leaf color: Green and Light Green
Begonia flower color: Pink and Salmon
- Begonia leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Quince and Begonia
Care of Quince and Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quince pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune when plant is dormant and Remove deadheads 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 Quince needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Begonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.