Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wild
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Green, Burgundy, Dark Red, Ivory
Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
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
Umbrella Like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Tissue culture, Tuber propagation
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, watered when a new leaf first appears
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
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
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Tuber Rot
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Botrytis Blight, Foliar nematode, Powdery mildew, Pythium rot, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects, pollinators
Not Available
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Fever, Stomach aliments, Swelling
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Tuber
Whole plant
Other Uses
Grown in botanical gardens as a specimen
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMORPHOPHALLUS titanum
BEGONIA 'Fortune Salmon'
Common Name
Titan Arum
Fortune Salmon Tuberous Begonia, Tuberous Begonia
In Hindi
Titan Arum
tuberous बिगोनिया
In German
Titan Arum
Knollenbegonie
In French
Titan Arum
Bégonia tubéreux
In Spanish
Arum Titan
Begonia tuberosa
In Greek
Titan Arum
Οζώδους Begonia
In Portuguese
Titan Arum
tuberosa Begonia
In Polish
Titan Arum
Begonia guzowate
In Latin
Titan Arum
Morbus Begonia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Cucurbitales
Family
Araceae
Begoniaceae
Genus
Amorphophallus
Begonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Thomsonieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aroideae
Not Available
Properties of Titan Arum and Tuberous Begonia
Wondering what are the properties of Titan Arum and Tuberous Begonia? We provide you with everything About Titan Arum and Tuberous Begonia. Titan Arum doesn't have thorns and Tuberous Begonia doesn't have thorns. Also Titan Arum does not have fragrant flowers. Titan Arum has allergic reactions like Toxic if not prepared properly and Tuberous Begonia has allergic reactions like Toxic if not prepared properly. 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 Titan Arum and Tuberous Begonia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Titan Arum and Tuberous Begonia
Season and care of Titan Arum and Tuberous Begonia is important to know. While considering everything about Titan Arum and Tuberous Begonia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Titan Arum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tuberous Begonia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Titan Arum is Loam and for Tuberous Begonia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Titan Arum is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tuberous Begonia is Acidic, Neutral.
Titan Arum and Tuberous Begonia Physical Information
Titan Arum and Tuberous Begonia physical information is very important for comparison. Titan Arum height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Tuberous Begonia height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Titan Arum and Tuberous Begonia are as follows:
Titan Arum flower color: Green, Burgundy, Dark Red and Ivory
Titan Arum leaf color: Not Available
Tuberous Begonia flower color: Salmon
- Tuberous Begonia leaf color: Green
Care of Titan Arum and Tuberous Begonia
Care of Titan Arum and Tuberous Begonia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Titan Arum 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 Titan Arum 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.