Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
  
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not Available
  
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, meadows
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
9-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
21,22
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Light Green, Silver
  
Salmon
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
  
Heart-shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
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, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
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
Water soluble fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Dermatitis, Poisonous to grazing animals
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Certain forms of cancer, Homeopathy
  
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
  
Part of Plant Used
Root
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Used As Food
  
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM balansae
  
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
  
Common Name
Star-of-Bethlehem
  
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
  
In Hindi
Star-of-Bethlehem
  
tuberous बिगोनिया
  
In German
Stern -of- Bethlehem
  
Knollenbegonie
  
In French
Star- de - Bethléem
  
Bégonia tubéreux
  
In Spanish
Estrella de Belen
  
Begonia tuberosa
  
In Greek
Star- of- Βηθλεέμ
  
Οζώδους Begonia
  
In Portuguese
Star of -Bethlehem
  
tuberosa Begonia
  
In Polish
Star- of- Betlejem
  
Begonia guzowate
  
In Latin
Star of Bethlehem ,
  
Morbus Begonia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Lilopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Liliales
  
Cucurbitales
  
Family
Asparagaceae
  
Begoniaceae
  
Genus
Ornithogalum
  
Begonia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Ornithogaleae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Ornithogaloideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Tuberous Begonia
Season and care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Tuberous Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Star-of-Bethlehem and Tuberous Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Star-of-Bethlehem season is Spring and Tuberous Begonia season is Spring. The type of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Star-of-Bethlehem is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Star-of-Bethlehem and Tuberous Begonia Physical Information
Star-of-Bethlehem and Tuberous Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Star-of-Bethlehem height is 10.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Star-of-Bethlehem and Tuberous Begonia are as follows:
Star-of-Bethlehem flower color: White, Light Green and Silver
Star-of-Bethlehem leaf color: Green
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
- Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Tuberous Begonia
Care of Star-of-Bethlehem and Tuberous Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Star-of-Bethlehem pruning is done No pruning needed 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 Star-of-Bethlehem 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.